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Q: How does nuclear energy help the environment?
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Does Nuclear Energy make sense for the environment?

A well built and run nuclear plant has virtually no effect on the environment


How does nuclear energy impact the environment?

Not much pollution unless there is a nuclear reaction.


How does nuclear energy effect the environment?

it kills plants.


How does nuclear engery affect the economy?

The nuclear energy is now the most important source of alternative energy.


Why do supporters of nuclear energy say that it can help the environment?

It produces a very small amount of waste, and no pollution. The waste can often be re-used so that it doesn't harm the environment. However, it doesn't help the environment; it just harms it less.


How does nuclear energy help with robots?

No, nuclear energy is only used to make electricity


Is nuclear energy good for the environment?

No, nuclear energy is not good for the environment because after they get the energy there is nuclear waste which is radioactive and is NOT good for the environment.It can be if well controlled, as no carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases are produced. However if things go wrong as in Japan now (March 2011) then it is definitely not good for the environment or the people who live in it.


How to using nuclear energy without harming the environment?

i dont now


Is nuclear energy good for humans and the environment?

Nuclear energy provides electricity which is good for humans, and for the environment it does not produce greenhouse gases, so that is good. However it has dangers too, so must be well controlled


Does nuclear energy pose a threat to human existence?

The byproducts from nuclear energy plants pose a threat to the environment and public health if they are not disposed of properly. There is always a small chance of a complete meltdown of a nuclear plant, which would contaminate the environment for miles around the site.


How does wind energy affect the environment?

Wind energy does not help the environment exactly. But using other sources of energy such as burning fossil fuels or using nuclear power can hurt the environment. So wind is less hurtful 6 these other sources energy in many ways because wind energy does not create harmful waste products (CO2 in the case of fossil fuels and radioactive waste were nuclear power). Wind energy has it's own problems however: it has been show that the turbines can kill birds that fly into them, and some people find them ugly to look at. There are no sources of energy that are known that HELP the environment. There are just some that hurt it less than others. The best way to help the environment is to let it be undisturbed!!


What are the pros and cons of using Nuclear energy?

The kWh produced by nuclear energy is the cheapest. It is a clean energy that does not pollute the environment. It gives chance for people to work during its construction and operation. It is reliable source of energy.