Indian children crippled by uranium

Observer investigation uncovers link between dramatic rise in birth defects in Punjab and pollution from coal-fired power stations Their heads are too large or too small, their limbs too short or too bent. For some, their brains never grew, speech never came and their lives are likely to be cut short: these are the children it appears that India would rather the world did not see, the victims of a scandal with potential implications far beyond the ... Full Story »

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Patrick McGuire
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by Patrick McGuire - Aug. 30, 2009

It has been extensively researched and done. My one question is have the Indian authorities been contacted?

I guess there is more than pollution of air, water, and ground. This should give notice to the rest of the world.

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