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Nuclear waste is not normally allowed to enter the ecosystem for many obvious reasons. The correct containment of high level waste is still debated because of this issue. The material will remain radioactive longer than any civilization has ever existed and the concern that the material remains safely away from the ecosystem is very real and hard to quantify.
If high level waste does reach the ecosystem, the affect is overall very negative. Animals can become ill or die. Tumors and cancers can become an issue and reproduction problems for plant and animal life has been observed.
Low level materials and regular waste from the site is very different. They have similar issues to regular day to day waste in terms of their environmental impact.
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How does nuclear energy affect the human?
I assume you mean how does nuclear radiation affect the human body. Nuclear energy as used in nuclear power plants has no effect normally as the radiation is well contained. However if you want to know about the effect of radiation on the body, see the link below
Is e waste worse than nuclear waste?
nuclear waste is worst
What things do you do everyday that can affect the ecosystem you live in?
Driving a car, eating, breathing, producing waste, exercising, using electricity/gas, having children. Everything we do affects the ecosystem.
What waste is produced from nuclear power stations?
nuclear waste
Is there nuclear waste in space?
Yes, there is nuclear waste in space.
What are the causes of nuclear and toxic waste?
nuclear waste is a by product of nuclear power plants, or in the creation of nuclear weapons.
What does nuclear waste contain?
nuclear waste contains about 90 % of nuclear fuel but it is much harmful then nuclear itself.
Is nuclear harmful to people?
I'm pretty sure nuclear has a bad affect on humans. It really depends on what you mean by Nuclear. If you mean Nuclear Energy, no. It is vital. If you mean Nuclear Waste, yes. It is deadly. If you mean the Nucleus of an atom. It is part you you.
How might an earthquake affect an ecosystem?
it can affect an ecosystem by killing it or burning it
What does France do with nuclear waste?
Because you can reuse 17% of nuclear waste and use it as if it was new.
What could affect an ecosystem?
the factor that affect and change the ecosystem is how the people living
How do nuclear reactors negatively affect the ecosystems?
Unless they explode, The only negative effects is waste which is taken and buried at secure locations. And the waste generates is 79% Lower than the waste generated by coal powerplants.
