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Radiation. Radiation is poisonous to most forms of life. it has the ability to tamper with the genetic makeup of living things causing malformation and cancers to name but a few of the problems it can bring about. it is also difficult to store safely remaining lethal for thousands of years.
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How is holding nuclear waste good for the coomunity?
The government and companies will pay states and cities money for using their land for storage of nuclear waste. Nuclear waste can be dangerous, but when stored safely it is no danger. Nuclear waste is produced by nuclear power plants, which produce large amounts of cheap electricity.
What are two benefits that fossil fuels have over nuclear fuel?
less danger of explosion and less dangerous waste
Is e waste worse than nuclear waste?
nuclear waste is worst
What waste is produced from nuclear power stations?
nuclear waste
Is there nuclear waste in space?
Yes, there is nuclear waste in space.
What are the causes of nuclear and toxic waste?
nuclear waste is a by product of nuclear power plants, or in the creation of nuclear weapons.
What does nuclear waste contain?
nuclear waste contains about 90 % of nuclear fuel but it is much harmful then nuclear itself.
What is the danger of a nuclear war?
the after effects will be a nuclear winter. the coldest winter ever.and if the cold doesn't kill and the nuclear waste doesn't, the soon to follow wars will.http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_warfare has more info including dates, and what might will happen.
What does France do with nuclear waste?
Because you can reuse 17% of nuclear waste and use it as if it was new.
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.
Why is nuclear waste renewable?
Nuclear waste is NOT renewable. It is typically buried and sealed off because of its non-usability and the radiation damage that can afflict people from being in the vicinity of nuclear waste.
Where does the US send nuclear waste?
For now nuclear waste is stored on site where the waste was generated. In a few years US will begin to store nuclear waste in Yucca Mountain, Nevada but no official date has been set.
