Three Mile Island/The Accident is Not Over
Publisher
Remember T.M.I. Coalition
Date1980
MediumSilkscreen
Dimensions24 x 18 in. (61 x 45.7 cm)
ClassificationsPoster
Credit LinePoster House Permanent Collection
Object numberPH.7867
DescriptionAfter the Three Mile Island meltdown, public scrutiny of nuclear power plants increased, resulting in numerous protests over many years. The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) thoroughly investigated the accident, taking thousands of environmental samples of air, water, milk from local cows, vegetation, soil, and foodstuffs. Universities also conducted independent studies to determine health risks as a result of the meltdown. Despite serious damage to the reactor, the evidence ultimately indicated that the events had a negligible impact on individuals and the surrounding environment. In addition to demanding the closure of Three Mile Island’s reactors, this poster calls for the closure of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in New Jersey and a stop to the building of the nearby Forked River Nuclear Power Plant. While Oyster Creek remained active until 2018, the plans for Forked River were ultimately canceled in 1980 due to financial concerns and the public outcry over the Three Mile Island accident. On View
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