Atoms and Ashes - a Global History of Nuclear Disasters

In 'Atoms and Ashes', Serhii Plokhy provides a detailed account of six significant nuclear accidents: Bikini Atoll, Kyshtym, Windscale, Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima.

The book examines the complex interplay of technological, human, and political factors that led to these disasters, raising questions about the safety and future of nuclear energy.

Plokhy's narrative highlights the lessons learned from these incidents and their implications for the nuclear industry's future.