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If managed properly, yes, but management involves business, government, and the imperfection of the human element. There is a risk of accident and contamination from radioactive runoff. Also, after nuclear fuel has been used it remains dangerous for thousands of years, and there is the problem of where to store it so that it will not leak into the environment.
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What are the effects on using nuclear energy in the environment?
Not so much using nuclear energy as much as it is the spent fuel rods that are discarded after they are depleted. A nuclear reactor uses Uranium fuel rods that are discarded when they are no longer useful. the problem is they are highly radioactive, which is quite bad for the environment. The radioactive fuel rods (if not handled properly) can poison the surrounding area with radiation killing wildlife, and pollutiing streams and rivers and soil.
What are some advantages of nuclear?
Cheaper, More energy than fossil fuel, Better for the air
Why is coal better then nuclear?
Coal can be easily mined and burned, whilst to use nuclear fuel requires a lot of scientific effort to make it safe
Why are nuclear fuel rods dangerous?
Nuclear fuel rods are dangerous because they contain radioactive materials that can emit harmful radiation when not properly shielded. If the rods are damaged or not handled correctly, there is a risk of a nuclear meltdown or release of radioactive material into the environment, which can cause severe health and environmental consequences. Proper storage and disposal of nuclear fuel rods are necessary to mitigate these risks.
What happens if nuclear fuel rods touch?
The cannot as they are inserted in holes in steel support frames that hold several dozen fuel rods. When changing fuel, complete steel support frames are switched and individual rods are not handled.
Is nuclear energy and nuclear fuel different?
Yes, nuclear energy is the electricity generated by nuclear power plants through nuclear reactions. Nuclear fuel, on the other hand, is the material such as uranium or plutonium that undergoes fission to produce the energy in nuclear power plants.
What possible future nuclear fuel?
what possible future nuclear fuel
What was the fuel used in chernobyl?
The Chernobyl disaster in 1986 involved a nuclear reactor that used uranium-235 as its fuel. This radioactive fuel contributed to the catastrophic explosion and subsequent release of radioactive materials into the environment.
Are nuclear power stations better for the environment than power stations that burn fossil fuels?
Yes
Where does spent nuclear fuel go?
Spent nuclear fuel is typically stored on-site at nuclear power plants in steel and concrete containers called dry casks. Some countries have centralized storage facilities where spent fuel can be safely stored until a permanent disposal solution is developed. Long-term solutions may include deep geological repositories where the fuel is permanently isolated from the environment.
If uranium is not a foosil fuel then what is it?
Uranium is a radioactive element used to fuel nuclear reactors. It is a nuclear fuel.
What is Korea Nuclear Fuel's population?
The population of Korea Nuclear Fuel is 696.
