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Report Charges ‘Nepotism and Neglect’ on Bangladesh Arsenic Poisoning
Source info:
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| Date: | 2016-04-07 16:58:26 |
| Blog: | State of the Planet  |
| URL: | http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2016/04/07/report-charges-nepotism-and-neglect-on-bangladesh-arsenic-poisoning/ |
Summary:
Two decades after arsenic was found to be contaminating drinking water across Bangladesh, tens of millions of people are still exposed to the deadly chemical. Now a new report from the group Human Rights Watch charges that the Bangladesh government “is failing to adequately respond” to the issue, and that political favoritism and neglect have corrupted the government’s efforts.Content analysis:
Geographic context:
| Location | Country | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | BD | 23.6875 | 90.3509 |
Keywords:
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