Chernobyl site could become a solar farm

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By Katie HerzogJul 28, 2016, 5:51 am69 pts
Chernobyl — site of the 1986 nuclear disaster that sent 10 tons of radioactive material flying and left the surrounding area uninhabitable for the next 20,000 years — isn’t exactly known for sustainability. That, however, could soon change. The Ukraine government is currently seeking investors to build…

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