Environmental consequences of the Zaporizhzhya NPP situation

Ismayilzada M., Zhumadilova A., Minazhova S., Kaliyev Z., Myskovets I.

International Journal of Environmental Studies, vol.81, no.1, pp.151-158, 2024 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 81 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2024
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/00207233.2023.2270307
  • Journal Name: International Journal of Environmental Studies
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, Academic Search Premier, PASCAL, ABI/INFORM, Aerospace Database, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, Environment Index, Greenfile, Metadex, Pollution Abstracts, Public Affairs Index, Veterinary Science Database, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Page Numbers: pp.151-158
  • Keywords: cooling pond, ecosystem, Radioactive contamination, risks
  • Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC) Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant was occupied by Russian troops on 3 March 2022. Since then, the lack of a proper management system has created repeated critical situations that have enforced a shutdown of the reactors. Further environmental challenges require urgent study. Realistic measures to manage the environmental situation at a local scale as well as measures to prevent a major nuclear disaster are proposed. We also examine the applicability of the norms and requirements of international law to resolve the situation.