It was 47 years ago this week: Just before 4 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 1979, a malfunctioning valve set off what would become the most serious incident in U.S. commercial nuclear power plant ...

March 28 holds a special place in American history. Key events unfolded on this day, shaping the nation. From a nuclear ...

On March 28, 1979, 47 years ago this wee, malfunctions and human errors set off what the Nuclear Regulatory Commission called ...

Explore how March 28's Three Mile Island meltdown and key global events shaped nuclear safety, politics, culture, and notable leaders' legacies.

The anniversary of the Three Mile Island nuclear accident at the end of March each year reminds me of a chance encounter nearly 30 years ago while vacationing in Tennessee.

Today is Saturday, March 28, the 87th day of 2026. There are 278 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 28, 1979, America’s worst commercial nuclear accident occurred with a partial ...

On Mar. 28, 1979, one of the worst accidents in the history of the U.S. nuclear power industry begins when a pressure valve in the Unit-2 reactor at the Three Mile Island fails to close.

Around 4 a.m. on March 28, 1979 one of the worst accidents in the history of the United States nuclear power industry began when a pressure valve in the Unit 2 reactor at Three Mile Island failed to ...

Four giant cooling towers loom over the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, reminders of the fears and hopes surrounding an ...

Data centers consume tons of electricity and fresh water. According to Pew Research data, 4% of the United State's total electricity in 2024 went to data centers. Altogether, they consumed about 183 ...