May 20, 2019 · Chernobyl was the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster. But a generation on, life is returning to areas once exposed to lethal amounts of radiation.

Apr 26, 2016 · The 30th anniversary of the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl is being commemorated in Ukraine. Even now, decades after the meltdown, the impact of the explosion at reactor 4 of …

Dec 22, 2015 · To be sure, the fact that animals are thriving at Chernobyl does not mean that radiation is good for wildlife. Radiation does cause DNA damage, and at current levels we …

Aug 6, 2025 · Countries are looking to create reliable supplies of sustainable energy. This chart shows where nuclear reactors are already operable, or in the pipeline.

Apr 27, 2017 · Larger species of wildlife are thriving in the exclusion zone, including elk, deer and wild boar. However, scientists say that radiation has led to a decrease in small mammals, …

Nov 25, 2019 · Around the world, former industrial areas are being repurposed as beautiful green spaces to benefit urban residents and the planet.

Jun 11, 2024 · Illegal wildlife trafficking currently affects 4,000 animal and plant species, despite two decades of global efforts to halt it, a new United Nations (UN) report finds. Around 13 …

Dec 5, 2023 · The illegal wildlife trade makes up to $20 billion a year, with environmental and human consequences, including biodiversity loss. Here’s what needs to happen.

Oct 31, 2014 · At the same time, wildlife protection does run deep in the history of zoos. The Bronx Zoo in New York, for example, led one of the earliest captive breeding and …

Jan 17, 2024 · The accidents at Chernobyl and at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station left long shadows of mistrust and underinvestment. The upfront cost of building a nuclear …