Chernobyl Fallout
This note examines knowledge of the fate of Chernobyl radioactivity and its implications.
Environmental protectionNuclear power
Briefing
On 26 April 1986, an explosion in the Chernobyl nuclear power station blew the top from the reactor core, releasing highly radioactive material. 7 years later, areas of the UK remain contaminated with radioactive fall-out from Chernobyl, to the extent that the movement and slaughter of almost 500, 000 sheep on more than 600 farms are still subject to restrictions.
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