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What are the immediate impacts of the recent Bhopal cleanup operation, and how does it address the broader systemic issues stemming from the 1984 gas tragedy?

Forty years after the Bhopal gas tragedy, a cleanup of 337 tonnes of toxic waste—less than 1% of the total—has begun, prompting accusations of greenwashing. The incineration of this waste will create 900 tonnes of toxic residue, raising further concerns about contamination. This small-scale cleanup has done little to address the broader issue of widespread chemical contamination impacting the groundwater and the health of residents.