The Downfall of Oregon’s Nuclear Power Plant

When it began operation in 1976, the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant was one of the most powerful plants of its kind in the United States. But through a series of missteps and misfortunes, Trojan became the focus of a decades-long fight over nuclear power. This documentary explores the reasons why the plant was built, the challenges it faced, and the factors that led to its closure. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Chapter 1: Roll On, Columbia 5:12 - Chapter 2: Conquering the Atom 10:24 - Chapter 3: Building a Brighter Tomorrow 14:51 - Chapter 4: No Faults Whatsoever 19:59 - Chapter 5: We Shall Not Be Moved 25:14 - Chapter 6: Into the Deep End 31:00 - Chapter 7: The Earth Awakens 34:59 - Chapter 8: Trouble Beneath the Surface 41:47 - Chapter 9: Temperatures Rising 47:23 - Chapter 10: The Nuclear Option 52:56 - Epilogue 58:15 - Credits Music playlist: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjKCvk5iTXY7MOnNddH6OBkfWBLsELPQa&si=vBC4Qjw3bCaxYE4J -------- This documentary borrows several clips from the 1991 exposé program, "Deadly Secrets: The Untold Story of Trojan." This offers a more detailed view into the arguments of anti-Trojan activists. While it is a captivating watch, please note that I have not been able to corroborate all of the claims made in this program. The Trojan story is complex and I’ve tried to present it in a balanced way, but I encourage you to seek out multiple sources before drawing your own conclusions. https://archive.org/details/DeadlySecretsTheUntoldStoryOfTrojanVHS -------- This video is published for educational and non-commercial use. It is not monetized or sponsored. All video footage, images and audio recordings are the property of their original owners and are used in accordance with Fair Use principles. If YouTube puts advertisements on this video, it means a piece of media was copyright-claimed. That ad revenue bypasses this channel entirely. If you'd like, you can support my work by leaving a tip. This helps me recuperate some of the expenses of making these videos. https://ko-fi.com/peterdibble