Question

How did the three mile island accident affect nuclear safety in the united states

Answer 1

Answer:

The incident Three Mile Island in the United States exhilarated the anti-nuclear movement.

Explanation:

The Three Mile Island is the nuclear power plant site situated in Middletown, Pennsylvania. On March 28, 1979, there was a meltdown in the site releasing harmful and dangerous radioactive gasses into the atmosphere. Due to this release of gasses into the atmosphere, cases of cancer and birth-defect were reported in the surrounding area.

After this accident of the Three Mile Island, the anti-nuclear movement, a social movement, was exhilarated. The movement opposed the production of nuclear weapons and nuclear plants at the time when the Cold War was being fought. Around 200,00 people participate in this social movement.