Is nuclear energy dangerous to humans?

Answer 1

It's been well proven that large, acute doses of radiation are bad for living tissue. The health effects of small, chronic doses have been the subject of intense debate among the members of the BEIR (Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation) committee. With respects to the health effects of nuclear power in general, whether your electricity is generated by nuclear, hydro, solar, or windmills, if it doesn't release emissions into the air it has no impact on your health. While nuclear power does produce high level waste which is radioactive (it emits radiation) for a few hundred years, the quantity is relatively small and easily contained. From my personal viewpoint and all things considered, nuclear power is the method of generating electricity of all of them which is the least bad for your health.

Answer 2

This is the subject of some debate. On one side, it's believed that nuclear energy is bad because of the potentially massive fallout associated with nuclear accidents. The Chernobyl incident is a commonly cited example. Also cited are problems associated with transport and processing of hazardous nuclear waste and environmental damage associated with uranium mining.

On the other hand, nuclear energy is very clean and produces a lot more energy when compared to a fossil fuel plant of the same size. The risks of an accident are small and get smaller as technology is allowed to advance. It's also argued that nuclear energy can allow the U.S. to reduce its dependence on foreign oil.

Answer 3

It certainly has some unsolved problems, especially the problem of getting rid of the nuclear waste. It would be best to do some reading on the subject, and arrive at your own conclusion, for example, whether nuclear energy is better ("less bad") than energy obtained from petroleum, or not.

Answer 4

Radioactivity is dangerous, nuclear plants are designed with radiation shielding so that they are safe to work in and for surrounding areas. The most important thing in operating nuclear plants is to keep the radiation contained, then they are safe.

Answer 5

It can be harmful - see Chernobyl. But in a well run industry the risks are very minimal. This is achieved by good design and careful operating techniques.

Answer 6

it is actually the best way to create energy for our environment. the only way this could be dangerous is if the cooling towers were to fail. but otherwise its a great way to create energy.

Answer 7

yes habbo is bad