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Nuclear fuels is not only bad for us, but for the enviornment. Some nuclear plants dump nuclear waste in rivers, oceans, lakes and ponds. This can kill and injure living organisms including us. It is not even good to bury it in the ground. Nuclear waste has to be specially desposed.
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Is global warming or nuclear fuels more dangerous?
Both global warming and nuclear fuels have potential dangers. Global warming can lead to widespread environmental disruption and impact ecosystems. Nuclear fuels carry the risk of catastrophic accidents like meltdowns and long-term environmental contamination, but also provide low-carbon energy that can help mitigate global warming. Both issues require careful consideration and management to minimize risks.
What are fossil fuels made from and how do they contribute to environmental issues?
Fossil fuels are made from the remains of ancient plants and animals that have been buried and transformed over millions of years. When burned for energy, fossil fuels release carbon dioxide and other pollutants into the atmosphere, contributing to air pollution, climate change, and other environmental issues.
Relate a current environmental problem with possible causes?
The current environmental problems are caused by most of the human activities in the world. Some of the main causes include burning fossil fuels, transportation, industries and many more.
What would life be like without uranium?
Without uranium, nuclear power plants would not be able to produce energy the way they do now. This could lead to increased reliance on other forms of energy, such as fossil fuels, which could contribute to environmental issues like pollution and climate change. Additionally, nuclear weapons production would be impacted since uranium is a key component in their creation.
Which fuels does not emit water vapor?
For example, nuclear fuels.
How is using nuclear energy less harmful to the environment then using fossil fuels?
Nuclear energy emits lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels, reducing the impact on climate change. Additionally, nuclear waste can be managed and contained more effectively than the air pollution and CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels. Overall, nuclear energy has a smaller environmental footprint in terms of air pollution and carbon emissions.
What are global issues for uranium?
Uranium must be used as nuclear fuel for nuclear reactors, to produce electricity and heat. Nuclear energy is the most serious alternative to fossil fuels. But, attention: also uranium is a not a renewable resource ! Problems with nuclear energy are possible pollution and disposal of radioactive wastes; but these questions are now to the greatest extent solved.
What has the author R L Gotchy written?
R. L. Gotchy has written: 'Potential health and environmental impacts attributable to coal and nuclear fuel cycles' -- subject(s): Toxicology, Nuclear fuels, Coal, Uranium
How does fossil fuels relate to the carbon cycle?
They relate because there ar both gasses
What two fuels are used in nuclear power?
The two fuels commonly used in nuclear power are uranium-235 and plutonium-239. These fuels undergo nuclear fission reactions in the reactor to generate heat energy which is then used to produce electricity.
Is it true that coal and natural gas are the main fossil fuels used in nuclear power stations?
Fossil fuels are not used in nuclear power stations. Nuclear fuel is used (uranium)
What is a radioactive nuclear fuel?
All nuclear fuels contain radioactive elements.
