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French Minister Assesses Damage from Russian Drone Attack on Chernobyl

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot visited the Chernobyl nuclear power plant to assess the damage from a Russian drone attack on February 14th, which damaged a sarcophagus built with French participation; France pledged €10 million for repairs, urging other countries to join the effort.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Nuclear Energy: A Forked Road of Promise and Peril

The intertwined history of nuclear weapons and nuclear reactors, born from the same scientific breakthrough, is examined, highlighting the ongoing debate around nuclear power's role in achieving net-zero emissions, amidst persistent safety concerns and political complexities.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Chernobyl's Lingering Impact: Kursk Oblast 37 Years On

The Chernobyl disaster contaminated 1324 square kilometers (4.5%) of Kursk Oblast, Russia, affecting 130,600+ residents in 166 settlements, yet current radiation levels are below safety standards and food is safe according to official data.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Russian Drone Attack Damages Chernobyl Shelter

A Russian drone attack on February 14th caused a 15-square-meter hole and over 200 smaller holes in the Chernobyl New Safe Confinement shelter, resulting in a three-week fire that damaged the roof and pressure control systems. Despite normal radiation levels, experts are concerned about the structur...

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Chernobyl Wildlife Shows Unexpected Radiation Adaptations

Near Chernobyl, wood frogs exhibit unusually dark coloration due to increased melanin, offering protection from radiation; nematode worms show unexpected radiation resistance; while larger animals like pigs and cows suffered severe birth defects after the 1986 accident.

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Life on Land
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Drone Strike Damages Chernobyl's New Safe Confinement Shelter

A Russian drone attack on February 14th damaged the Chernobyl New Safe Confinement shelter, creating a 15-square-meter hole and compromising its ability to contain radioactive materials; the resulting fire was extinguished three weeks later, and repairs are now underway with initial funding from the...

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Climate Action
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Russia's War in Ukraine Causes Over €85 Billion in Environmental Damage

Since February 2022, Russia's war in Ukraine has resulted in over 8,000 documented environmental crimes, costing more than €85 billion, including damage to the Chernobyl nuclear plant and the Kakhovka dam; Ukraine is working to repair the damage while also meeting EU environmental standards for memb...

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Life on Land
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Ukraine Honors Chernobyl Victims, Liquidators Amidst Ongoing Nuclear Risks

Ukraine held a ceremony in Prypyat on April 26th, marking the 39th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster and honoring the liquidators, with state awards given to those who responded to a February 2025 Russian drone strike on the New Safe Confinement; the event highlighted ongoing safety risks and th...

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Chernobyl's Unexpected Resilience: New Research Reveals Radiation-Resistant Organisms

New research on Chernobyl's wildlife reveals unexpected resilience to radiation in nematodes, dogs, birds, and fungi, offering insights into cancer research, adaptation, and the impact of human absence on the environment.

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Chernobyl Shelter Damaged in Russian Drone Attack

A Russian drone attack on February 14th damaged Chernobyl's New Safe Confinement shelter, causing a fire that lasted until March 7th, creating a 15 square meter hole and over 200 additional punctures. Ukrainian authorities are assessing the damage and seeking repair solutions, with preliminary recom...

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Drone Strike Damages Chernobyl's New Safe Confinement

A Russian drone attack on February 14th damaged the Chernobyl New Safe Confinement (NSC), creating a 15-square-meter hole and compromising its pressure regulation system; experts are assessing the damage and planning repairs, but the high radiation levels present significant challenges.

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Drone Attack Damages Chernobyl's Protective Shelter

A drone attack on February 14th, 2024, caused significant damage to the Chernobyl New Safe Confinement, creating a large hole and numerous smaller breaches in the structure, compromising its ability to fully contain radioactive materials; repair efforts are underway, but on-site repairs are impossib...

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