

Ep 127 Bhopal: The 1984 Union Carbide Disaster
32 snips Oct 17, 2023
In this episode, the podcast explores the tragic events of the Bhopal Union Carbide disaster in 1984 and discusses the devastating effects of the gas leak on the residents of Bhopal. It delves into the hazardous conditions and corporate negligence that led to the disaster, as well as the severe health implications for the victims, including damage to the eyes, respiratory system, and reproductive system. The podcast emphasizes the importance of remembering this disaster and provides recommendations for further learning.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Introduction to the Bhopal Gas leak
02:31 • 3min
Describing a recipe, website information, and the structure of the episode before discussing Bhopal gas leak
05:19 • 4min
Pesticides: The Double-Edged Sword
09:44 • 30min
The Dangerous Conditions in the Factory
39:20 • 4min
The Events Leading Up to the Bhopal Disaster
42:57 • 23min
The Devastating Effects of the Bhopal Gas Leak
01:05:54 • 22min
The Importance of Remembering the Bhopal Union Carbide Disaster
01:28:09 • 3min