The end of nuclear power at Chernobyl marked a pivotal moment in energy history. After the catastrophic 1986 disaster, which released massive radioactive contamination and displaced thousands, the remaining reactors continued to operate for years to supply Ukraine with electricity. However, ongoing safety concerns and the lasting impact of the accident led to the final shutdown of Reactor 3 on December 15, 2000. This closure symbolized not only the end of energy production at the site but also a

Archive footage shows aftermath of explosion and fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, which caused radioactive fallout to begin spewing into the atmosphere 35 years ago today. The long-term death toll from radiation poisoning is believed to number in the thousands. https://abcn.ws/2RTCpWj | ABC News