Death came out of a clear sky

Twenty-five years ago yesterday (December 3rd) a catastrophic gas leak in the Indian sub-continent killed 20,000 people.

The release, which was caused by the failings of the multi-national chemical firm Union Carbide, continues to pollute ground water in Bhopal -- affecting thousands of residents two decades on.

To highlight the pain and problems still affecting communities in Bhopal, Indra Sinha has written a moving article, published in today's Guardian, asking why the Indian government has still not made the area safe.

Read it. It's important and it illustrates the power that journalism can have.