Hazards of Toxic waste

The macabre aftermath of the tragedy of Bhopal in India may not capture headlines today, but gruesome memories of it remain and nightmares continue to haunt the victims. Bhopal is a classic example of massive leakage of Methyl Isocyanate, but indiscriminate disposal of toxic wastes over a long period of time is bound to affect life. Bhopal illustrates the view that, however foolproof an installation or factory is against leakage and pollution, error is possible. …

…are produced by common household products and building materials. The discovery at Bayertown emphasizes the practical problems of disposing of toxic wastes. The ever-present danger of gaseous discharge from factories is underscored by a mishap in Basel, Switzerland. A huge cloud of fetid gas and smoke is said to have spread to neighboring France and West Germany. Exposure to toxic wastes can affect our health. Toxic wastes can affect man through marine organisms and fish.