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World's 10 Worst Polluted Places Named

By Megan Gannon published

Remote industrial towns, e-waste processing centers and the site of an infamous nuclear disaster top 2013's worst polluted places, according to a new list.

Nuclear Energy
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Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster 25 Years Later (Infographic)

By Karl Tate published

Here's how Chernobyl compares to other nuclear disasters.

Planet Earth
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How Does Nuclear Radiation Harm the Body?

By Rachael Rettner published

What are the health impacts of exposure to nuclear radiation?

Planet Earth
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Chernobyl Woos Tourists with Promise of 'Negligible' Risk

By Charles Q. Choi published

Scientists weigh in on safety, and attraction, of Chernobyl vacation spot.

Planet Earth
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Nuclear Accidents Kill Brightly Colored Birds Most

By Melinda Wenner published

Brightly colored birds suffer more from radiation exposure.

Birds
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Nuclear Event Rating Scale Revamped

By Jeanna Bryner published

A scale that ranks the severity of a nuclear accident is expanded.

Nuclear Energy
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