Four decades after the catastrophic gas leak that devastated Bhopal, the recent removal of toxic waste from the Union Carbide plant marks a small yet significant step in addressing the lingering fallout of one of the world’s worst industrial disasters. However, this development highlights deeper systemic issues in environmental governance, cor porate accountability, and justice for victims that remain un resolved. The tragedy, which claimed thousands of lives and left countless others suffering from chronic illnesses, is not just a historical event but a living crisis.

Decades of in action allowed hazardous materials to seep into the soil and groundwater, impacting generations of people in surrounding areas. This week’s waste removal initiative, involving high-security transportation to an incineration facility, is long overdue. Yet, it raises critical questions about the ade quacy of such measures and the risks posed to new communities near the disposal site. This removal effort, while a symbolic step........

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