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Should Nuclear Power continue to be developed to meet global demands when there is no long term solution to storage of nuclear wastes?
This is a disadvantage of nuclear power. But there are even more disadvantages for coal or natural gas power generation. The technology will come to figure out what to do the waste.
What are the long term and short term effects of nuclear energy?
long term it may elevate long term cancer risks
Short term effects of nuclear power?
skin cancer
What has the author Mart Landsberg written?
Mart Landsberg has written: 'Long-term capacity planning and feasibility of nuclear power in Estonia under uncertain conditions' -- subject(s): Forecasting, Planning, Nuclear power plants, Electric utilities
What is the difference between a atomic submarine and a nuclear submarine?
Nothing but the terminology. "Atomic" was the term used in the early days of nuclear weapons and nuclear power. "Nuclear" (describing the fission process of nuclear power and nuclear weapons) became the term when fusion bombs became reality, as Atomic can refer to both fission and fusion processes.
What other names are there for nuclear energy?
Nuclear power, atomic power used to be the term used but is now not used so much.
What are the short and long term benefits of being healthy?
No short term. Long term you don't die as soon.
What has nuclear energy done for the environment?
Nuclear power does not produce emissions like CO2 and sulphur dioxide that are produced when fossil fuels are burned.
Are nuclear and atomic power the same?
Yes. Atomic power was the term used back in the 40's and 50's but we talk of nuclear power nowadays, which is more correct.
What is one possible advantage of using nuclear power instead of burning fossil fuels?
One obvious 'answer' is to say less CO2. When Nuclear Power was first talked seriously about it was described as 'power so cheap you can give it away'. There seems to be a world wide movement to reduce reliance on both Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Power. Both have unresolved long term problems.
What is the descriptive term does not apply to nuclear force?
Long-range
What benefits are available for people on long term disability?
There are many benefits available for people on Long Term Disability. Benefits vary by state and program, although most offer a financial stipend as a benefit.
