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Three Mile Island in Dauphin country , Pennsylvania, USA is known for

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Its ground - breaking solid waste management technology

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Its meltdown of nuclear reactor causing massive radiation leakage

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Its initiative to control greenhouse emission and CEFs

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Its massive afforestation to preserve biodiversity

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks what Three Mile Island in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, is known for. This requires knowledge of historical events associated with this location. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option 1**: Ground break solid waste management technology. This option is incorrect as Three Mile Island is not primarily known for waste management technologies. - **Option 2**: Meltdown of the nuclear reactor causing massive radiation leakage. This option is correct. On March 28, 1979, there was a significant accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, which resulted in a partial meltdown and the release of radioactive materials. - **Option 3**: Initiative to control greenhouse emissions and CFCs. This option is also incorrect as it does not relate to the events at Three Mile Island. - **Option 4**: Massive afforestation to preserve biodiversity. This option is incorrect as well; Three Mile Island is not known for afforestation efforts. 3. **Selecting the Correct Answer**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **Option 2**: Meltdown of the nuclear reactor causing massive radiation leakage. 4. **Conclusion**: Three Mile Island is primarily known for the nuclear accident that occurred in 1979, which had significant implications for nuclear safety regulations and public perception of nuclear energy.
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