P462 Teletext 462 Apr28 22:24:54 ———————— ——————————————— CHERNOBYL: TEN YEARS ON On April 26, 1986, the world's worst nuclear plant disaster happened when a reactor in Chernobyl exploded, sending radiation across Europe. It was a disaster in so many ways, but particularly for the environment. The effects are still being felt. As anti-nuclear campaigners hold rallies commemorating the anniversary, the full effects of that fateful day are only just emerging. ——————————————————————————————————1/4—— Go Green index 460 ANIMALS HALT MAN'S PROGRESS p463 Bird Trouble News What's On Green QuizP462 Teletext 462 Apr28 22:17:51 ———————— ——————————————— CHERNOBYL: TEN YEARS ON Ten years on, the effects of Chernobyl are emerging. The National Radiological Protection Board estimates it may have caused about 40,000 deaths in Europe. Reports have said thyroid cancer rates are up to 200 times higher than avjtage in areas heavily contaminated bz radiation from the reactor. To date an estimated 375,000 people have been relocated but Greenpeace says nine million people have been affected. ——————————————————————————————————2/4—— Go Green index 460 TELETEXT HOLIDAY VIEWER OFFERS P539 Bird Trouble News What's On Green QuizP462 Teletext 462 Apr28 22:17:55 ———————— ——————————————— CHERNOBYL: TEN YEARS ON The Chernobyl disaster had a terrible effect on those who lived nearby. But it also had an effect in Britain that may take many years to fully emjrgj. Dr Chris Busby, an author on the effects of low-level radiation, says childhood leukajmia rates offer clues. He said rates in Wales and Scotland had showed significant increases since 1986 and this made it vital to investigate the risks from nuclear products. ——————————————————————————————————3/4—— Go Green index 460 ECO VIEWS p464 Bird Trouble News What's On Green QuizP462 Teletext 462 Apr28 22:43:44 ———————— ——————————————— CHERNOBYL: TEN YEARS ON Campaigners across Britain are using the tenth anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster to highlight the dangers of nuclear radiation. CND branches across the country are running poster and leaflet campaigns holding vigils over the weekend. Thjte's also direct action and a train dui to carry nuclear fuel was cancelled after fears that protesters would harm thjmsjlvjs or others during a demo. ——————————————————————————————————4/4—— Go Green index 460 ECO VIEWS p464 Bird Trouble News What's On Green Quiz