A Cruel Choice in New Delhi Jobs vs. a Safer Environment
http://www.nytimes.com/2000/11/24/world/24INDI.html
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Its basically about New Dehli, where the government wants to shut down several extremely polluting factories, in an attempt to make the air a bit cleaner. But the workers at these factories have taken to the streets trying to save their jobs, which they will lose if these factories are done away with.
Its not just about India. Similar situations exist in Pakistan as well. I cant seem to oppose either party in this situation. I mean, pollution is one of the primary problems that India and Pakistan have, so any attempt to clean it up should be welcomed. But u cant help side with the workers either, who perhaps cannot live without a single payday. And they need a constant source of income to sustain their families. So how do u decide such a predicament? What suggestions can we, as professionals/semi-professionals give to our governments in order to help them ensure a balance between the two courses of action. Whats more important? food or health?
http://www.nytimes.com/2000/11/24/world/24INDI.html
You might have to register for NYtimes in order to read this....
Its basically about New Dehli, where the government wants to shut down several extremely polluting factories, in an attempt to make the air a bit cleaner. But the workers at these factories have taken to the streets trying to save their jobs, which they will lose if these factories are done away with.
Its not just about India. Similar situations exist in Pakistan as well. I cant seem to oppose either party in this situation. I mean, pollution is one of the primary problems that India and Pakistan have, so any attempt to clean it up should be welcomed. But u cant help side with the workers either, who perhaps cannot live without a single payday. And they need a constant source of income to sustain their families. So how do u decide such a predicament? What suggestions can we, as professionals/semi-professionals give to our governments in order to help them ensure a balance between the two courses of action. Whats more important? food or health?
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