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Nuclear reactors, running properly, do not release pollution as they run. There are byproducts, but these are contained. One result of this is that proponents of nuclear power often say that nuclear power has no carbon footprint.
The construction of the nuclear plant, the mining of ore, refinement of ore, enrichment of uranium, waste disposal, and plant decommissioning all produce pollution, however. The estimates of the carbon footprint have been as high as half of that of combined cycle natural gas turbines, though this is probably too high. A more reasonable estimate might be 100 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilowatt hour, which is about a quarter to a fifth of combined cycle natural gas and about a tenth of coal. This would also make it about four times as polluting as current solar photovoltaic, six time as polluting as wind or hydro, and twenty times as polluting as small solar hot water.
Also, we have to consider pollution not only as it happens, but as it potentially might happen in the future. Pollution from a coal plant is an ongoing thing. When a large amount of coal ash is accidentally dumped into a river, years after it was produced, that is also pollution. The problem with potential pollution from nuclear power is that it can happen many thousands of years after the power was produced, and it can be very, very destructive.
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What is the bad things about the nuclear power reactors?
there are no bad things about the nuclear power reactors
How many nuclear power plants in the wolrd?
As of end of August 2013, there are 434 working nuclear power reactors (with total rated power 370.543 Gigawatt plus 69 nuclear power reactors under construction (with total rated power 67.196 Giagawatt).
Where is fission used by humans?
In nuclear reactors, there are over 400 operating power reactors world wide
How many nuclear reactors are in Michigan?
There are three nuclear power plants in Michigan. Enrico Fermi, Donald C. Cook and Palisades have one, two and one operating reactors, respectively. As regards active nuclear reactors used for generating electric power, that's the list. The count is one plus two plus one, or four reactors.
Is a nuclear power plant same as nuclear power station?
Yes, it generally is but a nuclear plant could refer to nuclear reactors which are basically the things that produce the power. So in essence, yes, a nuclear plant is the same thing as a nuclear power station
A form of pollution associated with nuclear power reactors is?
heat
What is a form of pollution associated with nuclear power reactors?
There is smoke pollution from the reactor itself, in addition to the large trouble of disposing of the highly toxic nuclear waste.
Is nuclear fission only used to create atomic bombs?
No, nuclear fission operates all nuclear reactors. If they are power plant reactors it is used to generate electricity.
What is the bad things about the nuclear power reactors?
there are no bad things about the nuclear power reactors
What can we design to stop industrial pollution?
Fast neutron nuclear reactors, among other new Nuclear technologies. Nuclear power is the cleanest most efficient power source. Reducing burning of fossil fuels will significantly reduce pollution in the atmosphere.
Where does nuclear power happen?
In nuclear reactors
Are lasers used for nuclear reactors?
No, at least not for power reactors
How many of the countries in the world do not have nuclear power reactors?
There are currently (year 2013) 31 countries having nuclear power reactors. The rest are not having nuclear power.
Do nuclear power stations in working condition create air pollution?
Yes
What can be used as a substitute for nuclear reactors?
No substitute for nuclear power reactors especially if there is no available fossil fuel.
Is Pakistan making nuclear reactors?
No, they don't. All Pakistan nuclear power reactors are imported from outside.
Good things on nuclear power stations?
create lots of energy and have almost no pollution
