Tag Archives: Chernobyl
Sifting Through The Ashes of The 3 Biggest Nuclear Disasters
Last week I described the economic barriers to nuclear power as a solution to our future energy security. Today I’ll examine the big three nuclear disasters – Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima – and what they can tell us about this technology. Nuclear power plants are based on the fundamental principle that when atoms [...]
The Worst Energy Related Disasters of 2011
Feeding the globe’s insatiable energy appetite is a highly dangerous business. And, unfortunately, events like the BP oil spill are not once-in-a-generation freak accidents. Here, we take a look at the biggest energy-related accidents in 2011. Note: I’ve ranked the disasters in terms of importance. If you disagree with my rankings, or have other events [...]