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They certainly can be, as Japan shows. Given the highest standards of design, building, and operation, and so long as events don't happen that are worse than the designers expected, they can operate safely for the design life. The problem of what to do with the spent fuel afterwards still exists though, and nobody has a complete answer to this.
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Is nuclear power plant as dangerous as nuclear weapons?
No. Properly engineered nuclear power plants fail safe.
What do nuclear power plants have to do with nuclear energy?
Nuclear power plants produce electricity by using nuclear energy
Why nuclear power plant is dangerous?
A nuclear power plant is no more dangerous than a fossil power plant. In fact, taking into account the global picture, it is less dangerous, from an economic, and an ecological standpoint. This may seem counter-intuitive, but the fact is that radiation hazard is mitigated by the dilution effects of the atmosphere and oceans and, looking at the big picture, nuclear power plants are safer than fossil power plants, hands down.
How do nuclear power plants contribute to thermal pollution?
Nuclear power plants do not cause thermal polution.
What type of nuclear reaction is used to create power in nuclear power plants?
Nuclear fission
Is nuclear power plant as dangerous as nuclear weapons?
No. Properly engineered nuclear power plants fail safe.
Is the radioactive waste from nuclear power plants dangerous?
It contains a higher amount of radioactivity
Is nuclear power plants dangerous to operate?
not normally if it is designed correctly and the operators are following the rules.
How are nuclear power plants?
by nuclear power ¬.¬
What do nuclear power plants have to do with nuclear energy?
Nuclear power plants produce electricity by using nuclear energy
What are the application of nuclear fission?
1. Nuclear power plants 2. Nuclear weaponsNuclear power plants
Why doesn't Britain have any nuclear power plants?
Britain does have nuclear power plants.
What dangerous wastes are produced by nuclear power plants?
Power plants do not produce "dangerous radioactive waves" or "dangerous electromagnetic waves" or "dangerous subsonic sounds" or anything of that nature. Coal fired plants may produces some sulfur dioxide but that's about it.Nuclear power plants produce some radioactive waste but the major danger arises from the operation in the US of such plants which is aimed at producing plutonium for bombs.
Why nuclear power plant is dangerous?
A nuclear power plant is no more dangerous than a fossil power plant. In fact, taking into account the global picture, it is less dangerous, from an economic, and an ecological standpoint. This may seem counter-intuitive, but the fact is that radiation hazard is mitigated by the dilution effects of the atmosphere and oceans and, looking at the big picture, nuclear power plants are safer than fossil power plants, hands down.
Are nuclear plants dangerous to operate?
No, there is a small risk, but their energy output is much higher than that of other power sources
How are nuclear power plants different from other power plants?
WHY
How are nuclear power plants are different from other power plants?
WHY
