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The Chernobyl disaster was a sudden meltdown at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant that occurred in modern day Ukraine. The accident has not only negatively affected the surrounding area but has harmed the reputation of nuclear energy.
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The Exxon Valdez was an oil tanker that ran aground on the coast of Alaska. This resulted in over 11 million gallons of crude oil spilling into the Alaskan coastline. Due to the spill numerous regulations have been put in place to prevent further oil pollution.