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Episode 353 - Chernobyl: The Power Station That Ended a Nation

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Exploring the History and Dangers of Nuclear Power

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the history of nuclear power research, explaining concepts like isotopes, nuclear fission, and chain reactions. It discusses the safety measures and risks associated with nuclear power plants, focusing on the Chernobyl disaster and the lack of proper safety mechanisms in the RBMK reactors. The chapter also touches on conspiracy theories, safety records of different energy sources, and the events leading up to the Chernobyl disaster in 1986.

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