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It's best to know what you are talking about first, too many ill-informed articles have been written. You really need to be involved in the industry to get enough background, and the health physics branch would be a good place to learn about pollution as it actually happens (which is very little generally). If you are going to be an outside observer, you need at least to understand the different types of radiation and their effects on living bodies, the chemistry of how different species are absorbed and how they behave in the environment, and so on. So if you haven't already got a degree in physics I suggest you complete some sort of course at you local college on the subject, before going into print.

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What types of pollution do nuclear power plant produce?

In theory a nuke power plant produces no pollution. It is 100% clean energy. Though pollution from the waste is a big problem and is sometimes dumped in the environment causing pollution such as radiation and poisonous chemicals.


What pollution is produced in nuclear power stations?

Nuclear power stations produce nuclear waste. This waste can be radioactive and pose risks to human health and the environment if not properly managed and disposed of. Additionally, some emissions of carbon dioxide and other pollutants can be produced during the mining, milling, and enrichment of the fuel used in nuclear power plants.


What is a type of pollution produced by nuclear power plants?

Radioactive waste is a type of pollution produced by nuclear power plants. This waste contains harmful radioactive materials that can remain hazardous for thousands of years, requiring specialized storage and disposal methods.


How do nuclear power plants contribute to thermal pollution?

Nuclear power plants contribute to thermal pollution by releasing heated water back into the environment after being used to cool their systems. This heated water can raise the temperature of the receiving water body, which can disrupt aquatic ecosystems and harm aquatic life.


What are some disadvantges of nuclear power?

Some disadvantages of nuclear power include the risk of accidents leading to radiation leaks, the long-term storage of radioactive waste, the high costs of building and maintaining nuclear power plants, and concerns about nuclear proliferation and security risks.