What concerns exist about the mining and the processing of natural sources of uranium?

Answer 1

Disadvantages of uranium:

1. Uranium is a possible polluting agent of the natural environment.

2. Uranium is a toxic and a radioactive chemical element.

3. Uranium release radium and radon.

4. Radioactive wastes are dangerous and need to be isolated.

Answer 2

Some concerns about uranium mining and processing include environmental impacts such as habitat destruction, water pollution, and radioactive contamination. There are also health risks for workers exposed to radiation, as well as risks of accidents or leaks that could release radioactive materials into the environment. Furthermore, there is a risk of uranium being used for nuclear weapons proliferation.