Nuclear Power's New Promise and Peril
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- Chernobyl Disaster. McGill, Sara Ann // Chernobyl Disaster;2009, p1
Presents an overview of the 1986 nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, Ukraine. Causes of the accident, including the power plant's disabled safety system; Radioactive contamination released before the reactor was contained; Deaths and hospitalizations caused by the explosion and ensuing pollution;...
- The Atom Option. Garwin, Richard L. // Newsweek (Atlantic Edition);4/8/2002-4/15/2002, Vol. 139 Issue 14/15, p58
Presents the arguments of Richard L. Garwin, co-author of 'Megawatts and Megatons,' supporting the use of nuclear energy. Benefits of nuclear power; Belief that the risk of catastrophe is low; Factors which contributed to the Chernobyl nuclear plant explosion in the Ukraine, including design...
- The Atom Option. Garwin, Richard L. // Newsweek (Pacific Edition);4/8/2002-4/15/2002, Vol. 139 Issue 14/15, p60
Presents the arguments of Richard L. Garwin, co-author of 'Megawatts and Megatons,' supporting the use of nuclear energy. Benefits of nuclear power; Belief that the risk of catastrophe is low; Factors which contributed to the Chernobyl nuclear plant explosion in the Ukraine, including design...
- WHAT DID MR. BUSH MEAN? Buckley Jr., Wm. F. // National Review;6/6/1986, Vol. 38 Issue 10, p63
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- Beyond Chernobyl. Matijevich, Aleksandr // Transitions Online;4/14/2008, p3
The article reveals that Belarus is once again embracing nuclear energy, following the Chernobyl nuclear accident in 1986. The move is part of the country's goal to cut its dependence on Russian gas after a couple of winters of price hikes and shut-offs. Belarusian President Alyaksandr...
- A FLOATING CHERNOBYL? Carey, Bjorn // Popular Science;Nov2006, Vol. 269 Issue 5, p37
This article describes the Russian nuclear-energy company Rosenergoatom's plan to deliver electricity to hard-to-reach northern territories near the White Sea via a floating nuclear plant, where harsh weather makes regular coal and oil fuel deliveries unreliable and expensive. However, an...
- Chernobyl closes, legacy endures. Peterson, Scott // Christian Science Monitor;12/8/2000, Vol. 93 Issue 11, p1
Discusses the closing of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine and the disaster that occurred there in 1986. Death and injuries caused by the disaster; Benefits of the disaster, including caution concerning the use of nuclear power; Radioactivity of the site; Projected effect of the...
- Chernobyl, a new Exhibition. Paull, John // Chain Reaction;Winter2006, Issue 96, p45
Focuses on a new Chernobyl Exhibition which has been created in Denmark for the 20th anniversary and will be exhibited in major Australian cities. Damages wrought by the exploding Chernobyl nuclear reactor; Estimates of the amount of radioactive fuel.
- Dutch revive plans for nuclear power. Spinks, Peter // New Scientist;5/18/91, Vol. 130 Issue 1769, p15
Reports on the plan of the Dutch government to lift its freeze on nuclear power stations. Result of opinion polls showing majority of respondents to be opposed to nuclear power; Dutch government's introduction of a moratorium on nuclear power after the Chernobyl disaster in 1986; Plans of the...
- Nuclear Power After Chernobyl. Christie, H. Frederick // Business Forum;Summer86, Vol. 11 Issue 3, p2
Focuses on nuclear power plants in the United States after the 1986 Chernobyl Nuclear Accident in Chornobyl, Ukraine. Impact of the accident on the use of nuclear energy in electricity production; Need for the U.S. to be vigilant in using nuclear energy.
