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Chernobyl's 25th Anniversary: Why You Should CareThe Fukushima nuclear disaster has our worry about radiation levels on red alert. But how much is safe, where are we exposed and how does Fukushima compare to Chernobyl? Hear from someone who visited the ghost town and exclusion zone created by Chernobyl.
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Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Resurrects Chernobyl Memories from 25 Years Ago25 years later, the Chernobyl disaster is being revisited. The worst nuclear disaster in history seriously affected parts of the Ukraine, Russia and Belarus. -
Chernobyl Aftermath, By the NumbersA look at the Chernobyl disaster and its aftermath 25 years later. -
Chernobyl By the Numbers 25 Years After the DisasterThis article takes a look at the statistics related to the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and the years after. -
25 Years After Chernobyl, How Does the Disaster Compare to Fukushima?In hindsight, just how bad was Chernobyl, and how does it compare to the incident at Fukushima that is still unfolding in Japan? -
25th Anniversary of Chernobyl Observed as World Watches FukushimaThe devastation caused 25 years ago Tuesday by the explosion at the nuclear reactor in Chernobyl is still apparent in parts of the former Soviet Union. Today, Japan is confronting similar disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi plant.
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Facts, Figures Show 25-Year Fallout of ChernobylWhen the worst nuclear disaster ever happened 25 years ago, it changed the way we view nuclear power. -
Chernobyl Nuclear Power AccidentRemembering the world's worst nuclear disaster and a look at the long term hazards -
Chernobyl Quote Roundup: Then and NowChernobyl was the worst nuclear accident in history.
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The Echo of Chernobyl: Radioactive Stroncium and Cesium Are Still with Us After 25 YearsRadioactive clouds travelled in every possible direction, because of rapid changes in the wind pattern during the days following the Chernobyl accident. Here is the short history of Chernobyl weather. -
Chernobyl Disaster Level Nearly Approached by FukushimaAlthough the Chernobyl disaster was brought up over and over since the Fukushima crisis started, few thought it would be that serious. But now that Fukushima is one level away from Chernobyl's danger level, fears are running more rampant.
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Events in Japan Force Us to Remember ChernobylWith the disaster stemming from the historic earthquakes in Japan and all of the attention being placed on the conditions of the damaged nuclear plants, the name Chernobyl has been coming up a lot.
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Chernobyl Disaster Hangs Over New Nuclear EmergencyThe race to stop a nuclear meltdown in Japan is getting more intense. But for now, officials state that they aren't close to another Chernobyl, which became the greatest nuclear emergency of all time 25 years ago. -
Unusual Attractions: Chernobyl Nuclear Plant in UkraineChernobyl Nuclear Power Plant was the site of a nuclear meltdown in 1986 that was directly responsible for the deaths of 30 people. Tours of the exclusion zone around the area are available.
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Chernobyl to Become Hot Tourist AttractionThe Ukraine plans to open up the area of Chernobyl, site of the worst nuclear disaster in history, to tourists next year. No doubt it will quickly become the hottest tourist attraction in Eastern Europe.
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The Mystery of the Chernobyl Reactor 'Shining Cloud'A mysterious 'shining blue cloud', was described by Soviet observers of the horrific Chernobyl disaster. What was it? -
Comparison Between Three Mile Island and ChernobylMany would agree that both Three Mile Island and Chernobyl were both horrible disasters, however, only one of them was a real disaster.
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Chernobyl All These Years Later: A Surprising 21st Century Wildlife SanctuaryHundreds of thousands of people suffered through the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. To know that the site that inflicted so much pain on so many has now transformed into a wildlife sanctuary is truly remarkable. -
Giving Hope to Chernobyl ChildrenFamilies in Northern Ireland are being asked to open their homes to Belarussian children for three weeks next summer to give them a recuperative break
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Chernobyl Disaster 1986In the year 1986, disaster struck. A nuclear reactor in Ukraine explodes and releases toxic deadly gases into the air. Read on to find out the full story. -
Voices from ChernobylThe radiation emitted from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster was the equivalent of 350 atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima. A large portion of Russia is contaminated forever, and yet over 2 million people still live on this poisoned land.
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Biggest Disasters Caused by MankindA look at some of the worst disasters in the history of mankind.
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A Look Back at the Chernobyl DisasterIn the 1980's, Soviet Russia needed more power. They began using nuclear power to fuel their needs. It turned out to be a big mistake. One night in April of 1986 they'd see how much destruction that one decision to use nuclear power could cause. -
Chernobyl Disaster: An OverviewThe explosion of a reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Ukraine (then part of the Soviet Union) occurred on April 26, 1986.
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Prypiat: A Warning, Not a CondemnationPrypiat, the location of the Chernobyl reactor, is a dead, haunting city. But should we forget a nuclear program due to this disaster?
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Why Nuclear Energy Should Not Be Considered ToxicProvides analysis of reasons why nuclear energy should not be considered dangerous and looks at examples of how we can avoid a nuclear diaster in the future while making use of the clean power nuclear can generate.
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An Analysis of the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster and Its Health Impacts on Local and Global ScalesThis paper describes the mechanisms of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster that struck Ukraine in 1986. It analyzes both local and global health impacts and the traces of the explosion's devastation in modern time.
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Reflection on the World's Media Coverage of the Chernobyl Nuclear DisasterA researched reflection on the worlds media coverage on the Nuclear disaster at Chernobyl compared to the actual events.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl - Spoiler-FreeS.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl attempts to be a free-roaming FPS/RPG hybrid and for the most part pulls it off nicely in an amazing world based on an original idea.
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Study Finds Smoking and Obesity are More Dangerous Than Living Next to Chernobyl ReactorA new study found that air pollution, obesity, smoking, and second-hand smoke can pose greater health risks than living near a severely damaged nuclear reactor. -
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl ReviewS.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is a new first person shooter with a very large twist to the gameplay and style. -
Examining the Allure of 'Destination Truth''Destination Truth' may take only a few minutes to understand, but it can have a different effect on every viewer. The show has many parts, but always ends up fun.
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The Playlist: Instrumentals (Part III)Featuring: Radiohead, Blue Cheer, Clint Mansell, Trent Reznor & More! -
The Legacy of Fukushima: Addressing PTSD Before it Sets InLiving in a world where there is a lot of uncertainty-the long term effects of the radiation, the effect of the disaster on the economy has and will contribute to a fractured psyche manifesting in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. -
Obama's ChernobylAn essay on what could happen. Don't read this if your address ends with the letters LA AL or MS.
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How to Survive This Economic ChernobylAs the economy continues to falter, HR experts give you advice on how to assess your job's state and keep it.
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Seven of the Largest Engineering Disasters We Should Never ForgetIt is hard to imagine modern life without engineering marvels, from buildings, dams, and highways to satellite and cell phones. But what happens if engineering fails? Following is seven of the largest engineering disasters we can hopefully learn from.
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Chernobyla true poem about a true disaster
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Make History Lessons Come Alive for Your Kids!History is so often taught as events, names and dates, but the importance of history is astounding, and it's really about teaching and learning the nature of humanity and cause-effect relationships. Here's why and how!
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The Republicans:Goldwater, Bush, New Orleans and ChernobylTeh Republican Party has abandoned its rugged individualism in favor of disastrous, blind loyalty.
