
Chernobyl Disaster's 40th Anniversary Marked by Reflections on Impact
The 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster is observed, with articles reflecting on its long-term environmental and human impact, as well as the experiences of those involved in the aftermath. Scientists continue to study the disaster's effects, while former 'liquidators' recount their harrowing experiences.
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'At Chernobyl, everything seemed to be cracking and melting inside': A former Ukrainian 'liquidator' recounts the disaster 40 years later
Halyna Kharshenko went to work at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant on April 26, 1986, unaware of the scale and severity of the explosion that had just occurred. The next day, she had to be rushed to a hospital unit where the staff would only approach her in full protective gear.
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Four decades ago, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded in the worst nuclear accident the world has ever seen. Today, some of the world’s leading nuclear experts warn Alex Croft that Russia’s actions there and in Zaporizhzhia show the lessons of the past have not been learned
By Alex Croft
Read full article →Scientists are still learning from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster
The accident that began unfolding here on April 26th 1986 was disastrous, and not only for the people who lost their lives during and soon after it.
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On April 25, 2005, a train entered a curved section at a speed far exceeding the limit and derailed, with the first and second cars colliding with a nearby apartment building.
Read full article →Ukrainians Thought They Had Reduced Risks At Chernobyl. Then Russia Invaded
Soviet authorities did not immediately reveal the scope of what became known as the world's worst nuclear disaster, which spewed a cloud of radiation over what is now Ukraine and Belarus.
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42 years ago, the Coen brothers made their first movie together, and watching it today reveals surprising details about their work as a duo.
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