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Strictly speaking, nuclear power stations aren't really that bad, since every method of getting energy has pros and cons.
The disadvantages of nuclear power stations are that they create some waste products. These things are radioactive and waste with high radiation output (over 90% of waste does not emit more radiation than a cup of coffee) will cause long term damage to anyone staying near it for awhile. Around 90% of the available energy in the fuel rods when they are removed from the reactor after three fuel cycles (the typical period). If the highly radioactive fission fragments were extracted and the fissionable material reprocessed into new fuel (as they have been doing in France for decades), the remaining volume of radioactive material would be significantly reduced.
Another disadvantage is that nuclear power stations may melt down, irradiating the land around them. There is actually a low chance of a meltdown, but when it does happen, an entire region can be contaminated and poisoned.
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What is the bad things about the nuclear power reactors?
there are no bad things about the nuclear power reactors
How many nuclear power plants is China building?
In China, approximately two power stations are being built each week.
Is a nuclear power plant same as nuclear power station?
Yes, it generally is but a nuclear plant could refer to nuclear reactors which are basically the things that produce the power. So in essence, yes, a nuclear plant is the same thing as a nuclear power station
Is A Coal Power Station Better Than A Nuclear Power Station?
yes a coal is nature nuclear uses lots of power Process for production of power from coal is very inefficient , More over it produces lot of carbon dioxide in to atmosphere (harmful green house gas). While Process for production of power from Nuclear plant is very good when compared with coal power. But initial and maintenance cost is very high. Unit cost for coal power is more economical than nuclear power. So economically coal power station is better. But on the basis of efficiency Nuclear power stations are good. When the deaths caused by the two types of mining are considered, coal fired systems have a much higher overall death rate. But the coal mining industry is improving this.
What is the positive of nuclear power plant?
what is negative of the nuclear power plant
Is nuclear power stations in remote areas of Japan good or bad?
All nuclear esplode is ood
What happen to the nuclear power stations in japan?
they are in a nuclear melt down, things are still really bad on that area
When was Sizewell nuclear power stations created?
Sizewell nuclear power stations was created in 1995.
How many cities are having nuclear power stations in India?
India has 19 nuclear power stations all together.
Where is nuclear How and where it is used?
Nuclear Power is used in power stations to produce electricity
Are nuclear power stations more efficient than coal power stations?
yes
What waste is produced from nuclear power stations?
nuclear waste
What are the two nuclear power stations in Pakistan?
The Chashma Nuclear Power Complex and Karachi Nuclear Power Plant are in Pakistan.
Is nuclear power stations sustainable?
Yes.
Is Nuclear energy used in Ireland?
No, there are no nuclear power stations in Ireland.
What is a real world example of nuclear energy?
Nuclear power stations.
Should Earthquake prone countries be allowed Nuclear Power Stations?
Earthquake prone countries should not be able to have nuclear power plants because what if an earth quake happens .The nuclear power plant could explode . And that would be very bad :[
