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Well it doesn't produce greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, or pollutants like sulfur dioxide or nitrous oxides, in fact there is virtually no direct effect on the environment of a nuclear power plant in normal operation. What many people worry about is the radioactive fission products that are produced in the spent fuel, and we certainly don't want these to escape into the environment. By carefully storing the spent fuel after it is discharged this is avoided, but some of the radioactive material stays dangerous for many hundreds or thousands of years, so some permanent way of storing it out of possible harm's way in the long term is required. This is a task for Governments in countries that use nuclear power, and it has not been solved yet. However there is no immediate concern so long as present short term storage methods are carefully managed.
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What uses does coal have?
the uranium is a radioactive mineral that is used as a nuclear fuel to produce electric energy
Why is coal a good fuel?
Coal is a good fuel: 1. Cheaper then other fuels. 2. Coal provides a stable source of energy. 3.It provides many jobs for people such as transporting the coal. 4.Coal can be burned and mined without making a huge impact to the environment.
Why lpg is better fuel than coal?
because it do not leaves smoke
Is nuclear energy and nuclear fuel different?
Nuclear fuel is the fuel used to produce nuclear energy.
Does uranium contain more energy than coal?
yes uranium contains a lot more energy than coal and that is one of the reasons that people prefer nuclear power to fossil fuel power but like coal uranium is not! renewable
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
Is coal a fossil fuel or a nuclear fuel?
Fossil
Is coal a nuclear or motion energy?
Coal is a fossil fuel, which possesses potential chemical energy. It is not nuclear or kinetic
Is nuclear or coal power better for the environment. Why?
Coal produces carbon dioxide when it burns, and also other gases like sulfur dioxide, depending how much sulfur is in the coal. Nuclear power does not produce any such chemical pollution, though it does produce active fission products. These are contained in the spent fuel and will not be released to the environment, not unless there is a major accident as at Chernobyl. Many people worry about the long term safety of the nuclear waste, and it is dangerous certainly, it just has to be handled very carefully and stored in a safe place.
How is coal obtained from the environment?
coal is dug up from the ground and processed to make fuel.
Is coal a nonrenewable nuclear power source?
Cola is a renewable thermal fuel power source. It is not radioactive in the sense of nuclear plant fuel.
Is coal better than fossil fuels?
Coal IS a fossil fuel
Why is nuclear energy better than fossil fuels?
Nuclear fuel produces millions of times more power than coal, and relatively speaking it is considerably safer. Coal burning is estimated to have caused several million deaths due to the mining in particular leading to respiratory disease. The secondary effects of coal burning on humans are the environmental affects which kill thousands every year. Coal burning will always cause environmental damage when nuclear power does not necessarily do this. Current nuclear reactors are based on nuclear fission, which do have the potential to cause a large amount of environmental damage if not handled correctly. Current research into nuclear FUSION power means that in a matter of decades we will posses extremely safe, efficient, nearly unlimited and non-radioactive power production.
Is nuclear fuel better for the environment?
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.
Is nuclear fuel a fuel?
No
How does Coal impact the environment?
coal impacts our environment by polluting the air when it is burned some more impacts are generated waste, fuel supply, and water use.
What are the disadvantages of using coal and nuclear energy such as pollution?
Coal produces CO2, and also sulphur dioxide depending on the sulphur content of the coal used, and these are released to the atmosphere during operation. Nuclear energy produces radioactive waste, which is contained in the spent fuel. This can be stored safely and thus not released to the environment, but it needs to be stored for many years, perhaps even thousands of years.
