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Disadvantages of uranium:

1. Uranium is a possible polluting agent of the natural environment.

2. Uranium is a toxic and radioactive chemical element.

3. Uranium release radium and radon.

4. Radioactive wastes are dangerous and need to be isolated.

But working with care these risks can be minimized or avoided.

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