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The Three Mile Island Nuclear Accident Begins

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Crisis Management During the Three Mile Island Accident

This chapter explores the Three Mile Island nuclear accident of 1979, focusing on the newly elected governor of Pennsylvania as he confronts a partial reactor meltdown. Amidst mixed information and public panic, he must ensure safety and manage the looming fears of radiation exposure.

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