Chernobyl Was a Wildlife Haven. Then Russian Troops Arrived

Jim Smith

Press/Media: Research cited

Description

Jim Smith comments on how quickly nature rebounded after the Chernobyl disaster, and how Russia's invasion has impacted the exclusion zone

Period	4 Apr 2022 → 5 Apr 2022

Media coverage

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Media coverage

Title	Chernobyl Was a Wildlife Haven. Then Russian Troops Arrived
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	Wired
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United States
Date	4/04/22
Description	The area around the defunct power plant has been an unexpected rewilding success story. Now attempts to monitor progress are hampered by the war.
URL	https://www.wired.com/story/chernobyl-exclusion-zone-rewilding/
Persons	Jim Smith

Media contributions

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Media contributions

Title	BBC Solent
Degree of recognition	Regional
Media name/outlet	BBC Solent
Media type	Radio
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	5/04/22
Description	Jim Smith comments on the Russian occupation of Chernobyl following reports that Russian forces are retreating to Belarus.
Producer/Author	BBC
URL	tiny.cc/lynquz
Persons	Jim Smith