Many myths abound about the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Even now, 32 years later, the so-called "facts" are usually focused on how few people immediately died, a completely misleading statistic since nuclear power plant disasters do not usually kill people instantly. But over the long-term, their legacy is indeed both considerable and often deadly.
In the newest edition of our periodic Thunderbird newsletter, we look at the facts about the Chernobyl disaster and debunk the many falsehoods that endeavor to downplay or even dismiss the deadly April 26, 1986 nuclear power plant accident whose legacy still causes harm today. Children continue to be born with Chernobyl-related birth defects and illnesses as the damage is passed through DNA. The radioactive contamination of land appears to be worse in some places. Wildlife are serving as sentinels as not only tumors, but smaller brain sizes, shortened life spans and sterility, among other impactsm, are observed.
See our story at Beyond Nuclear International and download Chernobyl: The Facts, to learn more.