The Worlds Worst Industrial accident

February 2026

Did you know the worst ever industrial accident in the world involved Pesticides…?

1984 Bhopal India  

 A huge toxic chemical disaster occurred. A massive cloud of leaked gasses ballooned above the pesticide factory

3000 people were immediately killed

8000 died in the following 2 weeks

 Unknown number of people suffered long term health issues

Years later these toxic chemicals from the pesticide factory are still found in the

Surrounding environment

Soils

Waterways …

‘Every year, the Bhopal anniversary reminds us just how far the pesticide industry will go to avoid taking responsibility for their dangerous products — and protect their profits.’

Sarojeni Rengam -Pesticide Action Network Asia

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