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    Why occurred on 26 April 1986 because an operator did something wrong. Most serious of the nuclear accidents. It will be managed by a dome that has s to build will be rolled over the reactor 4. It was initially kept a secret. Blame has been placed on people working in the factory and Most people affected were in the exclusion zone. Approximately 600,000-800,000 firefighters and emergency workers were on the scene. Statue was erected in honor of the fire men who gave there lives to save…

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    On 11 March 2011, all international news broadcasts were fixated on Japan, for an unfortunate reason; a natural catastrophe that has struck the Tohoku region of Japan without warning. The calamity was instantaneously announced through viral videos, emails, Twitter feeds, social media and live broadcasts on both international and local Japanese news programs, with the global network news reporters clambering through the rubble (Bestor, 2013). This unprecedented natural disaster that has shocked…

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    I believe that Three Mile Island needs to stay open. Nuclear Power Opinion Paper-Three Mile Island: Rough Copy Three Mile Island (TMI) is a nuclear power plant located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, running since 1974. In 2019, the Exelon Corporation plans to shut down Three Mile Island, an essential role in the economy that produces a large amount of Pennsylvania's electricity. This is because because they haven’t been profitable for the past 5 years, and have lost more than $300…

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    The R.A.M is one of the three theoretical models of decision making introduced by Allison. These models can be used to explain governmental behaviour. Allison used the model to explain the Cuban missile crisis. It is important to understand the core concept of rational actions…

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    Kim Jonghyun Case Study

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    The death of Kim Jonghyun was an event unexpected by anyone. Confirmed on the 18th of December, he was previously found in an apartment unconscious. Reports confirmed its source as a coal briquette, which caused carbon monoxide poisoning in his lungs. After several attempts of oxygen therapy, Kim Jonghyun sorrowfully passed that night. How much had he suffered before that night? Kim Jonghyun notable lead the hyper-popular Korean boy group known as SHINee. Debuting in 2008 with their EP replay…

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    1. This accident was one of the worst roller coaster accidents in history. James Hackemer, an Iraq war veteran lost both his legs when his vehicle hit an IED in March 2007. In 2011, he wanted to enjoy the day at the amusement park with his daughters, nephew and other members of the family. Due to him having no legs, he asked park staff which ride would be the safest for him to ride. They thought that the Ride of Steel would be the safest; however it turned out to be his last. Park officials…

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    happened made a big impact on how he felt (Block, M. & Monbiot, G., 2011). On the other hand, Linda Braash and Joyce Corrardi examine the reasons to fear nuclear power plants. Fukushima was not the only event that divided these interest groups. The Three Mile Island also encouraged people to take a stand for or against nuclear power. In this case, Linda and Joyce want to protect their children and other families from the loss they felt after the incident. Citizens near the scene were asked to…

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    Animals Rule Chernobyl

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    In week 3, we read a blog article that was published by The Logic of Science from August 2016, called “Are scientists arrogant, close-minded, and dismissive?” This article discusses the occurrence of complaints filed against scientists, and provides logical and rational objections to those claims. It is interesting to note that the author does not identify himself due to the endless assaults toward the provided information in the blog, but strives to teach critical thinking skills to defend…

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    The Chernobyl disaster in 1986 was one of the worst nuclear accidents in history. Many of the harmful effects can still be seen today, almost 30 years after the incident. The main cause of the accident was a flaw in the reactor 's design, which resulted in an explosion releasing large quantities of radioactive particles into the atmosphere. You may think that with an increase in…

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    The Chernobyl disaster (1986) was probably the worst possible accident in a nuclear power plant. It was the biggest catastrophe ever happened since the beginning of operating nuclear power stations. It started by a total meltdown of the reactor core. The explosion and the consequent reactor fire, burning for 10 days, resulted in a vast emission of radioactive material, early deaths of 31 persons and adverse consequences for the public and the environment [198]. This Chernobyl disaster provided…

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