Sunday, March 28, 2010

India: Pollution Fine Sought Against Coca-Cola

India: Pollution Fine Sought Against Coca-Cola
by Hari Kumar
March 23, 2010
New York Times
A Coca-Cola plant in southern India has caused damage to the water, says the state government panel. The plant, which opened in 2000, is responsible for $47 million worth of damage. According to reports, the plant discharged sludge containing toxic chemicals such as lead. The village council then decided not to renew the company's license, and the suit followed.

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