Nuclear Power, 1950's - Film 15693
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Channel: HuntleyFilmArchives · 2014 · Education
U.S.A. Nuclear power and the environment. Fishermen. Species within the Nuclear Zone and the study of the effects of heat in the water. Man with snakes. A 15ft alligator. Cat Fish. Nuclear generation and Cooling towers. The United States Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) studies at the Savannah River Plant. A boat on the water and sign 'No trespassing'. Wildlife and deer. Nuclear power plant (Hanford?)and the Columbia River. Bill Templeton speaks from his office. Migrating fish, Salmon were unaffected by the added heat to the water. Thermal plumes. An adult fish is given an electronic tracking device (sonic tags) inserted into it's mouth. At the AEC Brookhaven laboratory a man stands near a small plane which is used in experiments finding the effects of nuclear energy on the atmosphere and environment. Pollution from fuel powered plant. Hazy view of city suburbs of New york with the Empire State Building visible. A green world, the eco system with nature. Views of heavy traffic, disused cars on a scrapheap, a waterfall, fields of flowers. A clearer shot of New York City and Empire State building.
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