G7: Nuclear Debate: Disasters

There have only been two major accidents at nuclear power plants, and their impacts have been far less severe than widely feared. Nuclear is the safest energy source we use anywhere in the world. (think about the source!)

Serious nuclear accidents have been few and far between—but their stories will help prevent future catastrophes.

The Three Mile Island Unit 2 reactor, near Middletown, Pa., partially melted down on March 28, 1979.

Most of the radioactive debris blasted by the hydrogen explosions have been cleared and the torn buildings have been fixed.

The Chernobyl accident in 1986 was the result of a flawed reactor design that was operated with inadequately trained personnel.