Chernobyl Day - 25-26 April
Dear Peace Information Network,
First, for general information, some of the days found or suggested may not fit the 'peace' definition for this calendar. To that end, for example, some technology and science days will not be celebrated as, unfortunately some science and technology has been used to perpetrate unpeaceful activities against other humans and against the earth. Second, I have had positive responses from enough people to keep this little reminder list going. If you would like to be removed, please let me know (I can only remove you from MY list, so if you are getting it from someone else, let them know, please).
All of the following information about Chernobyl has come from one place: http://www.chernobyl.co.uk/ a website dedicated to telling about this terrible event. It is so important that we recognize that the actions of humanity upon the earth can lead to terrible disasters like this one. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this event.
"Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster
On April 25th -26th, 1986 the World's worst nuclear power accident occurred at Chernobyl in the former USSR (now Ukraine). The Chernobyl nuclear power plant located 80 miles north of Kiev had 4 reactors and whilst testing reactor number 4 numerous safety procedures were disregarded. At 1:23am the chain reaction in the reactor became out of control creating explosions and a fireball which blew off the reactor's heavy steel and concrete lid.
The Chernobyl accident killed more than 30 people immediately, and as a result of the high radiation levels in the surrounding 20-mile radius, 135,000 people had to be evacuated.
Environmental Consequences
After the Chernobyl accident radioactive material was widely dispersed and was measurable and resulted in effects over a vast area. The effects have been felt all over practically the whole of the northern hemisphere.
Local Ecosystems
In some local ecosystems lethal doses were reached particularly for coniferous trees and small mammals within a 10 km radius of the reactor. However [in] 1989 the natural environment of these ecosystems began to recover but there is the possibility of long term genetic effects.
Social, Economic & Political Consequences Of Chernobyl
· Control measures limit industrial and agricultural activities reducing the range of products the area was able to export. This would have lead to a fall in local incomes. Furthermore reduced investment occurs due to a perception of an unsafe “lifestyle” within affected areas.
· Following the accident 116,000 people had to be evacuated and between 1990 and 1995 an additional 210,000 people were resettled. This created a need to build a new town named Slavutich for the personnel of the Chernobyl power plant.
· Villages had to be decontaminated and major work had to be carried out on infrastructure for example water and gas. The closure of Reactor 4 and the “freeze” on construction of new reactors reduced the availability of electricity supplies.
· Demographic indications in 'contaminated' areas suggest that these areas are experiencing a decline as:
o The birth rate has decreased
o The work force has migrated from contaminated areas to uncontaminated areas thus in turn resulting in a shortage of labour and professional staff.
· The affected areas suffered major disruption to normal life and economic activity in particular with regard to agriculture and forestry production.
· $12.8 Billon of disruption occurred to the Soviet Economy.
· A “victim” mentality has occurred in the area due restrictions of activities making life difficult and unsettling."
The next date on the Peace Information Network Calendar is the 30th of April - Holocaust Remembrance Day
Linda Strickler, Peace Ambassador in Universal Ambassador Peace Circle. For more information about me, you may Google me at "Linda Strickler Peace"
First, for general information, some of the days found or suggested may not fit the 'peace' definition for this calendar. To that end, for example, some technology and science days will not be celebrated as, unfortunately some science and technology has been used to perpetrate unpeaceful activities against other humans and against the earth. Second, I have had positive responses from enough people to keep this little reminder list going. If you would like to be removed, please let me know (I can only remove you from MY list, so if you are getting it from someone else, let them know, please).
All of the following information about Chernobyl has come from one place: http://www.chernobyl.co.uk/ a website dedicated to telling about this terrible event. It is so important that we recognize that the actions of humanity upon the earth can lead to terrible disasters like this one. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this event.
"Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster
On April 25th -26th, 1986 the World's worst nuclear power accident occurred at Chernobyl in the former USSR (now Ukraine). The Chernobyl nuclear power plant located 80 miles north of Kiev had 4 reactors and whilst testing reactor number 4 numerous safety procedures were disregarded. At 1:23am the chain reaction in the reactor became out of control creating explosions and a fireball which blew off the reactor's heavy steel and concrete lid.
The Chernobyl accident killed more than 30 people immediately, and as a result of the high radiation levels in the surrounding 20-mile radius, 135,000 people had to be evacuated.
Environmental Consequences
After the Chernobyl accident radioactive material was widely dispersed and was measurable and resulted in effects over a vast area. The effects have been felt all over practically the whole of the northern hemisphere.
Local Ecosystems
In some local ecosystems lethal doses were reached particularly for coniferous trees and small mammals within a 10 km radius of the reactor. However [in] 1989 the natural environment of these ecosystems began to recover but there is the possibility of long term genetic effects.
Social, Economic & Political Consequences Of Chernobyl
· Control measures limit industrial and agricultural activities reducing the range of products the area was able to export. This would have lead to a fall in local incomes. Furthermore reduced investment occurs due to a perception of an unsafe “lifestyle” within affected areas.
· Following the accident 116,000 people had to be evacuated and between 1990 and 1995 an additional 210,000 people were resettled. This created a need to build a new town named Slavutich for the personnel of the Chernobyl power plant.
· Villages had to be decontaminated and major work had to be carried out on infrastructure for example water and gas. The closure of Reactor 4 and the “freeze” on construction of new reactors reduced the availability of electricity supplies.
· Demographic indications in 'contaminated' areas suggest that these areas are experiencing a decline as:
o The birth rate has decreased
o The work force has migrated from contaminated areas to uncontaminated areas thus in turn resulting in a shortage of labour and professional staff.
· The affected areas suffered major disruption to normal life and economic activity in particular with regard to agriculture and forestry production.
· $12.8 Billon of disruption occurred to the Soviet Economy.
· A “victim” mentality has occurred in the area due restrictions of activities making life difficult and unsettling."
The next date on the Peace Information Network Calendar is the 30th of April - Holocaust Remembrance Day
Linda Strickler, Peace Ambassador in Universal Ambassador Peace Circle. For more information about me, you may Google me at "Linda Strickler Peace"
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