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Bhopal Disaster Site Opened for Publicity Stunt

A little under 25 years ago, before midnight on December 2nd 1984, a major venting of lethal methyl isocyanate occurred at the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India. Thousands were killed, and toxic waste continues to contaminate the local water supply to this day. To mark the anniversary and to "dispel fears" about the plant, state authorities have decided to throw the site open to tourists for a week; a move that has provoked outrage among local survivors. As publicity stunts go, it is in epicly poor taste.

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Homeopathological neglect kills an Indian baby in Australia

How unfortunate it is to start a new venture on a sad note! Earlier today I joined this blog as a guest blogger, hoping to sharpen my writing and find a new audience to inflict it upon - thanks Martin, for the opportunity. I look forward to writing here, and being part of a collective - something I never quite experienced in my previous blogging.

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