Is Chernobyl still a danger to the world?

Questions over safety inevitably still exist, but how significant are the risks? Radiation levels. A power surge caused a huge explosion at the nuclear plant in Chernobyl, causing the roof of reactor 4 to be blown off in the early hours of 26 April, 1986. read more

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 the Soviet power plant is still being debated. Indeed, efforts to contain and secure the stricken plant are ongoing. read more

So, sure, it’s quite safe nowadays in the world, Chernobyl is not dangerous anymore. Unless you come to Novozybkov, Zlynka or Klimovo in Bryansk region, Russia. Then, well, you’re in for trouble. read more

With all of the major events happening in the world today, why did CBS choose to focus the attention of its large and still influential audience on a site that was made famous by an industrial accident that took place nearly three decades ago. read more