Mettur 18 April 2007: Around 400 farmers and residents affected by the pollution from the Chemplast Sanmar factory in Mettur today gathered at Kolipannai to launch a protest rally and gate blockade against the company’s human rights and environmental violations. At 8:30am the participants began moving towards the factory gate but the police intervened […]
Wednesday, April 11 2007 NEW INDIAN EXPRESS The wee hours of December 3, 1984, in Bhopal went into Indian history as one of biggest catastrophes the country has ever seen. The day was when 40 tonnes of methyl isocyanate took away the lives of 20,000 people, and its aftermath still continues. In an attempt […]
12 April 2007 Special Correspondent THE HINDU PMK’s plea for high-level committee to study pollution conceded Effluents let into Uppanar endanger marine life: PMK whip Environment Minister promises to visit the area CHENNAI: The State Government on Wednesday promised to take steps to protect the environment in and around the SIPCOT industrial complex in […]
COMMNUMITY ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 42A, 5th AVENUE, BESANT NAGAR, CHENNAI – 600090, INDIA Chennai April 9, 2007 – Renowned Tamil contemporary poet and theatre artist Tamizhacchi launched the ‘1000 Bhopals’ photo exhibition at the Alliance Francaise today. The exhibition that displayed images from various toxic hotspots across India especially Tamil Nadu is part of a […]
The Bhopal Gas Disaster of 1984 was not an accident. It was the result of systematic neglect by the Government and industry. Twenty-three years after this disaster, no lessons have been learnt. The environment, workers and communities living next to the industries face the same threats that caused the Bhopal Gas Disaster. The neglect that […]
Cuddalore, 30 March 2007: Two fishermen, including SACEM monitor, reported skin irritation after entering the river Uppanar today morning. S Pugazendhi and his partner T. Govindraju reported these symptoms after they entered the river behind Eachangadu village between SPIC and CUSECS 5 at about 4:30 am for fishing. They also reported a black oily layer […]
Gummidipoondi, 30 March 2007 More than 400 residents, primarily women, from Gummidipoondi marched from the SIPCOT Gummidipoondi office to the SIPCOT junction to protest the ongoing illegal work at the proposed landfill and incinerator of Tamil Nadu Waste Management Ltd (TNWML)’s. Despite repeated reminders to the company and BDO, the company has recommenced construction without […]