Following a ruling by the French supreme court, president Jacques Chirac has ordered the return to France of an asbestos-lined warship, the Clemenceau, on its way to a ship breaking yard in India.
The case was brought to the courts in both France and India by Greenpeace and anti-asbestos groups concerned that the vessel contained unsafe amounts of asbestos.
"This is a victory for international law, a victory for Indian workers, and a victory for workers all across Asia" said Pasca...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.