Chernobyl

4 comments Chernobyl dead zone to close to tourists Chernobyl – the scene of the world’s worst nuclear disaster – has been attracting a growing stream of adventurers hungry for a glimpse of its post-apocalyptic landscape. Now, though, the globe’s most surreal tourist site looks set to close its doors. Chernobyl		Nuclear safety fears despite modern technology Nuclear safety has come under fresh scrutiny following the shock at what has unfolded at Japan's Fukushima plant, and the recent anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster has only added to the fears. Fukushima nuclear disaster Chernobyl
Chernobyl anniversary sparks renewed US energy debate In the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the lessons of Chernobyl are more relevant than ever and both events have reignited a debate in America over US nuclear and general energy policies. Fukushima nuclear disaster Chernobyl		2 comments "The state has duty to tell people the truth” says Medvedev on Chernobyl anniversary Russia and Ukraine paid homage to that fateful day 25 years ago, on April 26, 1986, when reactor number four at the nuclear plant at Chernobyl, went out of control, leading to an explosion that released large amounts of radiation into the atmosphere. Chernobyl
Empty towns made the most depressing impression – Chernobyl liquidator As the world marks the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl tragedy, RT spoke to Yury Saraev a member of a clean-up crew deployed to the disaster zone immediately after the blast. Chernobyl		Marking 25 years since Chernobyl catastrophe A quarter of a century ago the world awoke to the worst nuclear accident it has ever seen. Commemoration services are being held on Tuesday throughout the region. Chernobyl
3 comments “I don’t think the end of Fukushima accident is in sight” Philip White, from the Citizen's Nuclear Information Center, says that the situation in Fukushima is worse than the plant's owners are willing to admit. Fukushima nuclear disaster Chernobyl		Ukraine struggles to complete Chernobyl containment shelter Twenty-five years on, the dangers of Chernobyl have in no way been confined to the past. On the eve of the tragic anniversary, Ukraine is desperately seeking money to complete a new containment shelter over the remains of the destroyed reactor. Chernobyl
Echoes of Chernobyl: 25 years on On April 26, it will be exactly 25 years since notorious Chernobyl nuclear disaster hit the USSR. The catastrophe became the worst nuclear accident in history and its lessons should serve the international community, believe Russian lawmakers. Chernobyl		Trapped in Chernobyl exclusion zone As Japan continues to grapple with its nuclear crisis, many are drawing parallels with the Chernobyl disaster. Despite the threat of radiation, there are still people living in the exclusion zone left by the worst nuclear disaster in history. Earthquake in Japan Chernobyl
1 comment Ukraine raises unprecedented sum to cover Chernobyl reactor 570 million euros (over US $800 million) has been raised to build a protective dome to cover the Chernobyl reactor site for the next hundred years, as well as a spent fuel pool. The facilities are to be completed by 2015. Chernobyl		3 comments Chernobyl to stay deserted forever After a quarter of a century, radioactive particles still cover the Chernobyl exclusion zone making the land, abandoned after the catastrophe, uninhabitable. Chernobyl
1 comment Fukushima impact to be less global than Chernobyl - nuclear engineer The effect of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster far outweighs the projected outcome of the crisis at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan and the two should not be compared, says Evgeny Akimov, a nuclear engineer from the Chernobyl rescue operation. Earthquake in Japan Fukushima nuclear disaster Chernobyl		1 comment Japan's nuclear troubles: echoes of Chernobyl Saturday’s explosion at Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan had some people bracing for a Chernobyl-style fall-out. But whether the situation at the earthquake-damaged plant merits the comparison may be too soon to tell. Earthquake in Japan Fukushima nuclear disaster Chernobyl
Chernobyl movie fails to score awards in Berlin The Russian entry at the 61st Berlinale Film Festival was left with no awards whatsoever. Iranian director Asghar Farhadi became the major winner with his Nader And Simin: A Separation scooping the Best Film, Best Actor and Best Actress awards. Chernobyl		Radioactive cinema – drama of Chernobyl disaster On Saturday, a tragic exploration of the nuclear disaster which took place at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine almost a quarter of a century ago, has been screened at the Berlinale Film Festival. Chernobyl
Chernobyl movie enters Berlinale Competition program Berlinale, the German capital's international film marathon has announced the program of the competition for the Best Film. A total of 16 movies will fight for the festival's highest prize – the Golden Bear. Chernobyl		2 comments Ukraine wants Chernobyl exclusion zone to bear fruit Ukraine has plans to develop agricultural land in the Chernobyl exclusion zone. And the idea has enough supporters to be implemented – but still faces legal hurdles. Chernobyl
Radiation therapy – new European cap for Chernobyl As scientists warn that much of the nuclear material still remains in Chernobyl, Europe is already building a new dome over the contaminated plant in order to protect the continent from another nuclear disaster. Chernobyl		New dome over Chernobyl – attempt for safer future The Chernobyl nuclear plant explosion may have been the worst nuclear accident in history - but scientists warn that an even greater threat is still lingering. Chernobyl

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