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417 40 Years After the Chernobyl Disaster, More Countries Are Turning To Nuclear Power

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EditorDavid @ Slashdot · 04/26/2026 03:34 EDT

40 Years After the Chernobyl Disaster, More Countries Are Turning To Nuclear Power

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The 1986 Chernobyl disaster fueled global fears about nuclear power and slowed its development in Europe and elsewhere. Four decades later, however, there's a revival around the world, a trend that has been given a big boost by war in the Middle East. Over 400 nuclear reactors are operational in 31 countries, while about 70 more are under construction. Nuclear power accounts for producing about 10% of the world's electricity, equivalent to a

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