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There technically is no "pollution" from nuclear power, the only by product is steam. The transport and storage of spent nuclear fuel is extremely secure and safe. The only time we are in danger of nuclear radiation are if the reactor vessels that house the nuclear rods are damaged or melt....which is extremely rare and only happens with a massive failure in the chain of events that govern and sustain the supply (in theory, a deliberate attack on a power plant would also cause a spill, too. Yet, so far, that hasn't happened). In the end, thousands of people die every year from the burning of fossil fuels, where as virtually nobody dies from the use of nuclear power. Over 85 of France's power usage comes from nuclear power, after all.
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Is nuclear energy a suitable alternative to fossil fuels?
Many people think nuclear is a suitable alternative. Nuclear energy is clean, with no carbon dioxide pollution, so it does not add to global warming the way that burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) does. However, nuclear power has its dangers too. Accidents at power plants can be deadly, and there is no easy way yet to dispose of nuclear waste.
What happens if plastic is thrown into the environment?
Pollution and angry people.
Is nuclear harmful to people?
I'm pretty sure nuclear has a bad affect on humans. It really depends on what you mean by Nuclear. If you mean Nuclear Energy, no. It is vital. If you mean Nuclear Waste, yes. It is deadly. If you mean the Nucleus of an atom. It is part you you.
Why is it difficult for many people to see a meteor shower in April?
light pollution
What starts air pollution?
How does pollution start? First of all pollution first starts at manufacturing plants, where its already releasing pollution just be making parts or machines. Then with those manufactured parts people buy them for cars, machines, planes, you name it, any thing that runs on gas is 95% going to release smoke or a chemical substance. then when it comes to the ocean we all know people don't care where they dump their trash so obviously its gonna be the oceans most polluted by 60%, the other 40% is just any kind of liquid, or substance thats dumped in the ocean is the other 40%. then the deadliest one of all is the nuclear power plants it can turn something nice into something deadly like rain, when there is enough pollution and its about to rain, theres a high chance of getting acid rain, like we do now days. if your looking for a way to stop pollution here are some of the vehicles, factories, ect. that give the most pollution first the bus,train,pane,mortar cycle, manufacturing plants, motor boats, gas stations, anything flammable so don't do something stupid, any nuclear power plant, any manufacturing plant, basically any factory the puffs out smoke or spills any kinda liquid in any water source. if your looking for the most polluted county in the world is china in 1 place and America in 2 and Canada in 3 and Africa at the bottom of the seven contents why you may ask its cause most of Africa is wild life and deadly so yea not to many factories there so thats the place to if you don't like pollution while your there look out for snakes lol
Do pollution cause oil spills?
No those are accidents-pollution is just irresponsible people
Which is more dangerous nuclear power or coal and oil?
Presumably you mean nuclear power plants, not nuclear weapons. Most people would I think say nuclear power is more dangerous, but just look at the figures. The worst accident ever was at Chernobyl and I think about 50 people lost their lives directly, though more may get cancer eventually. Many people get cancer without nuclear power of course. But just think about how many coal miners have been killed in mining accidents, and how many have been killed in accidents on oil rigs, especially off-shore ones. This will put it in perspective. In a normal year, no-one is killed in nuclear plants due to nuclear accidents, though there are bound to be some normal type industrial accidents, and in fact as far as I know there has never been a death in a US nuclear plant due to a nuclear cause.
What are two reasons people do not use nuclear energy instead of using fossil fuels?
Nuclear power stations are very expensive to set up, compared with fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) power stations.There is a problem disposing of nuclear waste and people are afraid of accidents.
What are two reasons people use nuclear energy instead of using of fossil fuels?
Nuclear power stations are very expensive to set up, compared with fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) power stations.There is a problem disposing of nuclear waste and people are afraid of accidents.
Does nuclear waste cause ocean pollution?
Nuclear waste pollution can cause people and animals to suffer and most likely die from its poisons
How serious have nuclear reactor accidents been?
Between 1945 and 1987, there were 285 nuclear reactor accidents, injuring over 1,550 people and killing 64.
What are two reasons people do not use energy instead of using fossil fuels?
Nuclear power stations are very expensive to set up, compared with fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) power stations.There is a problem disposing of nuclear waste and people are afraid of accidents.
Is nuclear energy a suitable alternative to fossil fuels?
Many people think nuclear is a suitable alternative. Nuclear energy is clean, with no carbon dioxide pollution, so it does not add to global warming the way that burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) does. However, nuclear power has its dangers too. Accidents at power plants can be deadly, and there is no easy way yet to dispose of nuclear waste.
What illnesses did people get because of the pollution from the nuclear explosion?
Most illnesses were cancer related because of the ionising radiation in the nuclear fall-out after the explosion.
Why do people object to nuclear plants?
Some people object to nuclear plants due to concerns over safety, such as the risk of accidents and potential radiation exposure. Additionally, there are worries about the long-term storage of nuclear waste and the possibility of nuclear proliferation from the use of nuclear technology.
Is an environmental consequence of nuclear energy?
The ultimate result is the pollution of the environment. Any nuclear accidents leave the area unusable for centuries. When the nuclear reactor melted down in Russia in the 80's it left the entire area radioactive. People can no longer live there and any plants and animals are affected by the radiation that still exists.
What was not a potential problem of using more nuclear energy?
The plant could melt down.
