The Chernobyl Event aired in 2021, thirty-five years after the nuclear disaster which took place on April 26, 1986, behind the Soviet Iron Curtain. This event impacted nature, nuclear science, the Soviet Union’s political outlook and economy, U.S.-Soviet relations, and the people who lived there and called it home. The Chernobyl event had ramifications not just for that area, but for the world.
With naturalist Rudy Mancke and other special guests, Angel Malone with the SC Department of Education leads a comprehensive discussion highlighting the impact on humans and nature, scientific research, and actions to make the contaminated site safer. In addition, we delve into related environmental issues in our state and education for our students as we talk about why studying the Chernobyl event has relevance today.
Panelists:
Rudy Mancke - USC Naturalist-in-residence / Host of SCETV NatureScene
Dr. Tim Mousseau - Professor of Biological Science, University of South Carolina
Angie Hill - NBCT, Science Department Chair, Westwood High School, Richland District Two
Ann Timberlake - Timberlake Communications LLC/Former Executive Director, Conservation Voters of SC
Dr. Gordon B. Smith - Professor Emeritus of Political Science, University of South Carolina Thirty-five years ago on April 26, 1986, the largest nuclear disaster in history took place behind the Soviet Iron Curtain. This event impacted nature, nuclear science, the Soviet Union’s political outlook and economy, U.S.-Soviet relations, and the people who lived there and called it home. The Chernobyl event had ramifications not just to that area, but for the world.