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The "smoke like gas" emitted from nuclear power stations is water vapor. And though water vapor is technically a "greenhouse gas", the amount emitted by nuclear power stations is a drop in the bucket compared to all the other sources of water vapor. However these gases are released at high temperatures, so they are injected high into the atmosphere.
Nuclear power produces far less emissions than a coal-burning power plant, but it is not entirely "emissions-free", as some people claim.
To dig up the uranium and extract the ore produces between 10 and 50 tonnes of carbon dioxide for every tonne of uranium oxide.
A normal nuclear power plant producing 1000MW needs 200 tonnes of uranium oxide per year, which means between 2000 and 10 000 tonnes of Carbon dioxide per year, just mining the fuel. Not to mention the carbon from the shipping of the fuel.
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Is Australia nuclear free?
There is a small reactor at Sydney used to produce radioisotopes. No power reactors.
Much of the recent increased interest in nuclear power is related to?
concerns about climate change and the need for carbon-free energy sources. Nuclear power is considered a low-carbon alternative that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from traditional fossil fuel power plants. Additionally, advancements in nuclear technology have improved safety measures and waste management practices, making it a more attractive option for meeting energy demands.
What 5 reasons that hydro power better than nuclear power?
1. It does not produce nuclear waste 2. It is free to run in terms of fuel costs 3. The operations are simple and do not need specially trained staff 4. There is no need for an expensive regulatory authority like the NRC 5. When the plant is worn out it can easily be dismantled and scrapped
Is India nuclear free?
No, India has both civil nuclear power reactors and nuclear weapons
What is carbon free electricity?
That's electric energy produced by a process that doesn't release carbon into the air.Examples:-- hydroelectric power-- nuclear-- wind-- solar-- tidal.Examples of processes that DO add carbon to the air:-- burning coal-- burning oil-- burning natural gas-- burning wood
Is Australia nuclear free?
There is a small reactor at Sydney used to produce radioisotopes. No power reactors.
Much of the recent increased interest in nuclear power is related to?
concerns about climate change and the need for carbon-free energy sources. Nuclear power is considered a low-carbon alternative that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from traditional fossil fuel power plants. Additionally, advancements in nuclear technology have improved safety measures and waste management practices, making it a more attractive option for meeting energy demands.
Is nuclear energy an example of non conventional source of energy?
====================== I don't see why nuclear energy is not considered conventional -- the western nations in general have nuclear power plants to produce nuclear energy. The power plants have been run for decades and nuclear power is a mature technology. I would consider it conventional. What I think is unconventional is when someone claims his "new" method can produce more energy than what he puts in -- basically getting a free lunch, like a perpetual motion machine. ====================== == ==
What 5 reasons that hydro power better than nuclear power?
1. It does not produce nuclear waste 2. It is free to run in terms of fuel costs 3. The operations are simple and do not need specially trained staff 4. There is no need for an expensive regulatory authority like the NRC 5. When the plant is worn out it can easily be dismantled and scrapped
Is India nuclear free?
No, India has both civil nuclear power reactors and nuclear weapons
Why would a country choose to become nuclear free?
These are the 3 main reasons: 1) It will not have to worry of radiation exposure or failure of nuclear power plants. 2) It will not have to siphon off large amounts of money to Nuclear Development programs. 3) It will not be a Target.
Is new zealand the only nuclear free country?
no, there are many countries that dont have nuclear power, or nuclear weapons
Does geothermal energy emit greenhouse gases?
Geothermal energy produces very low levels of greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels. While some emissions may occur due to the extraction and transportation of geothermal fluids, the actual operation of geothermal power plants is essentially emissions-free.
Non-conventional power plants?
Non-coventional power plants are environmentally friendly and pollution-free.
Is developing nuclear power compatible with a policy of fuel switching?
Developing nuclear power is with a policy of fuel switching because it significantly less carbon producer than fossil fuels which is what fuel switching is about. it may not be technically 100% CO2 free because of processing emissions but long as it is less than your previous power provider (such as switching from coal to natural gas) it is considered as 'fuel switching'.
How reliable is nuclear electricity?
Nuclear power is among the most reliable and safe sources of carbon free electricity.
Is nuclear energy an answer to global warming?
1.All energy made by nuclear power plants is certainly not CO2 free. 2.Nuclear power creates insignificant contribution to world needs there for is hardly used so it is creating more CO2. 3.It is certainly not economic. (More CO2) 4.Discharges poisons the area.
