Bhopal disaster

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bhopal-disaster

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date of gas release?December 3, 1984
2. What is the location?Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
3. What happened in the Bhopal disaster?On December 3, 1984, a toxic gas called methyl isocyanate leaked from a pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, exposing many people to dangerous fumes.
4. Why was the gas so dangerous?Methyl isocyanate is a colorless liquid with a sharp smell that can hurt the lungs, eyes, and long‑term health, causing breathing problems and other serious illnesses.

Methyl Isocyanate (MIC): A highly toxic and volatile organic compound used in pesticide manufacturing, known for its severe respiratory and ocular effects upon exposure.
Industrial Disaster: A catastrophic event occurring at an industrial facility, resulting in significant loss of life, injury, property damage, or environmental harm.
Corporate Responsibility: The ethical and legal obligation of companies to act in ways that benefit society and minimize harm, including environmental and social impacts.
Environmental Justice: The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.