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The high level waste, which is contained in the spent fuel unloaded from the reactor from time to time, is extremely radioactive and to be exposed to it even for a short time (minutes) would be inevitably fatal. This is why it is treated so carefully, stored underwater at first and then in shielded containers. However it is not likely to be dispersed in the environment, so even if there was an accident during handling it would only affect the few people nearby. The only real worry would be if terrorists got hold of the material and made a 'dirty bomb' which could be released in a city center. Unless they had proper shielded handling equipment though they would probably kill themselves first.
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∙ 10y agoRadioactive waste are never harmful to human if the regulations for dealing with it are perfectly followed. The main concern is the human exposure to radiation from these waste.
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∙ 14y agoit can cause diseases and all kinds of cancer's leading to death
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What type of reaction produces the most dangerous radioactive waste?
What type of reaction produces the most dangerous radioactive waste?
What plants have radioactive waste?
All plants have radioactive waste, especially fossil fuel plants.
Should radioactive waste and leaks be classed as pollution?
Radioactive waste depending on the dosage should be classified as 'pollution'. The waste word used really difines my reasoning. Its waste, unneeded products in our atmosphere, even if it is safe raioactive waste (in which i dont believe there is such a thing because further testing has not been done to work out future effects of radioactive waste on humans we may be slowly mutating) it is still unnatural 'waste' in our atmosphere. Definition of Pollution: the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment. Radiation is not classified as healthy neither is waste and so far as i said there hasn't been further investigating into the long term effects of radiation even small leaks, so i would say that Raioactive waste/leaks should be classed as pollution.
What happens to Radioactive waste after?
most radioactive waste is put into special drums that are shipped to a special radioactive waste dump.some of it is concealed in sheets of glass or concrete and put in a place where it wont be touched for many of many years to come this is the most efficient way of doing it.
What is the biggest with radioactive waste?
The biggest problem with radioactive waste is how to safely and properly dispose of it. Finding suitable disposal facilities for radioactive waste is difficult. Depending on the type of waste disposed, the disposal facility may need to contain radiation for a very long time.
Why the nuclear waste harmful?
Because it is radioactive
Radioactive waste are harmful to living beings?
Yes
Radioactive particle that is harmful to human beings?
Radioactive particles include alpha beta and positron they are not so harmful for human body the actually harmful are gamma radiations associated with these particles.
How can radioactive waste be disposed of safely?
The typical process of removing radioactive waste is isolating the waste until it is no longer harmful to the environment. However this time period differs vastly from hours to millions of years.
What are the different types of ocean pollutants?
industrial waste, plastic, chemicals, soaps and detergents, human excreta, radioactive waste.
How radioactive waste is disposed?
Most radioactive waste is sealed in special containers, and buried underground. Medical waste that may be radioactive is taken to landfills.
Any material that can be harmful to human health or the environment if it is not properly disposed of is called?
Its commonly referred to as hazardous waste or toxic waste.
What has the author Robert E Berlin written?
Robert E. Berlin has written: 'Radioactive waste management' -- subject(s): Radioactive waste disposal, Radioactive waste sites
Effects of industrial waste?
Industrial waste can lead to soil, water, and air pollution, threatening ecosystems and human health. Chemicals in industrial waste can contaminate groundwater, disrupt marine life, and contribute to global climate change through greenhouse gas emissions. Proper disposal and treatment of industrial waste are essential to prevent these harmful effects.
Where is most high-level radioactive waste put?
radioactive waste go somewhere probally in a labratory
What kind of energy produces radioactive waste?
Nuclear Energy produces radioactive waste because if there isnt any sign of nuclear waste/energy in the sullotion/object then it wouldnt be counted as 'Radioactive'.
What Waste material that are very harmful to human health or poisonous to living organisms are known as?
hazardous wastes
