Case study

For this case study, your will review the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor incident. (Backgrounder On The Three Mile Island Accident | NRC.gov) The Three Mile Island incident began on March 28, 1979, a series of technical and human errors led to a partial meltdown inside the Unit 2 reactor at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The reactor core was exposed for hours. Radioactive steam and wastewater were released from the plant. A lack of communication, and extreme environmental health concerns, made the situation much worse than it was. In your case study, analyze the impact of uncertainty in this situation. Use the link found in the Case Study: Assessing Uncertainty Resources section from the NRC to assist you in your research.

Consider these questions as you write your paper.

1. How did uncertainty contribute to the Three Mile Island Incident?

2. What was the major impact of uncertainty after the reactor was exposed?

3. How did uncertainty contribute to the public’s reaction to the incident?

4. How did the Three Mile Island Incident impact public and environmental health?