The 1986 accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant is the only accident in the history of commercial nuclear power to cause fatalities from radiation. Key differences in U.S. reactor design, regulation and emergency preparedness make it highly unlikely that a Chernobyl-type accident could occur in the United States.
November 13, 2008
This fact sheet explains how energy companies develop and exercise emergency response plans to protect public health and safety near nuclear power plants.
January 30, 2009