Chernobyl 30 Years Later

Explore the surprising findings of wildlife ecologist Jim Beasley's research on the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in this 15-minute TEDxPeachtree talk. Discover how human activities impact wildlife populations in one of the most contaminated areas on Earth. Learn about the abundant wildlife thriving in Chernobyl, the development of innovative GPS tools for monitoring radiation exposure in real-time, and the implications for understanding species resilience. Gain insights into similar studies conducted in Fukushima and their significance for conservation efforts. Examine the complex relationship between human-induced environmental disasters and the adaptability of plants and animals in extreme conditions.

Intro
Chernobyl
Entering the exclusion zone
Wildlife in Chernobyl
New discoveries
Remote cameras
Wolves in Chernobyl
Wildlife in Fukushima
Wildlife Resilience
Species Extinction
Plants and Animals
Final Thoughts
Outro