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The ionising alpha radiation that radiates from the uranium-235 used to generate electricity, is dangerous and when cells are exposed to it they can suffer damage in the DNA on a molecular level which causes the cell to malfunction. This can lead to cancer or cell death (though sometimes cancer does not occur for up to 15 years) or on extremely high doses of radiation, many cells die and tissue ceases to function. This basically means that whoever it is that has been exposed to radiation can immediately get radiation sickness (not nice) and in the longer term organ failure and cancer.
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What can be done to relieve the problem of nuclear power?
Please state what you think the problem is
What is one of the main concerns with nuclear power?
One of the main concerns with nuclear power is the risk of accidents or meltdowns, which can release harmful radiation into the environment. Managing and disposing of radioactive waste is also a significant challenge associated with nuclear power.
Major drawback to the use of nuclear power?
A major drawback to the use of nuclear power is that it produces radioactive waste. This waste can pollute water sources and kill organisms.
What are the negative stuff about nuclear power?
1. The nuclear power is messy 2. The biggest negative about nuclear power is the safety factor. If something goes wrong, it can be really bad! 3. Another problem is the amount of heat created by a nuclear power plant. 4. Nuclear power can cause death or extremely bad injuries as part of nuclear power is explosive .
How would you solve Japan's nuclear power or energy problem that has arisen after the earthquake and tsunami?
Get some massive wireless energy transfer devise and set one up on the moon and one in japan. Transfer power from a massive nuclear power plant on the moon to Japan and hook everyone up to it.
Is the US the only one that has nuclear power in the world?
No but the U.S. is the strongest nuclear power.
What waste problems of nuclear power plants is NOT a problem with a coal burning power plant?
fear of the waste.
Which is a waste problem of nuclear power that does not occur with coal-burning power plants?
One unique waste problem of nuclear power is the production of highly radioactive spent fuel rods. Unlike coal-burning power plants, nuclear power plants generate this waste that remains hazardous for thousands of years and requires specialized storage and disposal methods to prevent environmental contamination and health risks.
What are the main problem of nuclear power?
The main problems with nuclear power include the potential for accidents such as meltdowns, the production of radioactive waste that needs to be safely stored for thousands of years, the high cost of constructing and decommissioning nuclear plants, and the risk of nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism.
What is the largest problem with nuclear power?
Under present world financial conditions I would say that the very high costs of building nuclear plants is a big problem. In the long term, dealing with the radioactive waste and decommissioning the plants safely.
Which countries have nuclear waste problems?
All countries that have nuclear reactors have nuclear waste and it is always a problem, though a manageable one.
How much power does France get from nuclear reactors?
About 70% of France's electricity is generated from nuclear power, making it one of the largest users of nuclear energy in the world. France has 56 nuclear reactors in operation across 19 nuclear power plants.
