The accident at Three Mile Island in 1979 resulted in widespread public concern and fear about the safety of nuclear power. It led to significant regulatory changes in the nuclear industry, including stricter safety standards and oversight by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Additionally, the incident caused a slowdown in the construction of new nuclear power plants and contributed to a decline in public support for nuclear energy in the United States.
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