CHERNOBYL – THE FACTS The total radioactively released from Chernobyl was 20 times that of the combined releases of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs. At least 9 million people have been directly affected by the accident Over 160,000 square kilometres of land were contaminated with 42,000 squarekilometres rendered unusable. At least 400,000 people were…
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Today, April 26, is the 38th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster. As we remember that nuclear catastrophe, we consider how Russia’s full-scale invasion raises concerns it could happen again.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant have signed Grant Agreement No.2 designed to help "solve the most urgent and critical needs" at the site.