The gross effects are the extremely long half life of nuclear waste and the necessity to transport and store it safely.
There is also the huge cost of decommissioning at the end of the useful life of the plant.
Recent disasters aside, nuclear plants offer a viable alternative to fossil fuelled power plants.
The short-term effects of nuclear power can include the generation of electricity with low carbon emissions, providing a reliable source of energy, and supporting economic growth in countries with nuclear power plants. However, there are concerns about the safety and environmental risks associated with nuclear power, such as accidents, waste disposal, and the potential for nuclear proliferation.
Europe and North America have the most nuclear power plants. France has the highest concentration of nuclear power plants in Europe, while the United States has the highest number of nuclear power plants in North America.
Nuclear power plants use nuclear energy as their source of power. They harness the energy released from nuclear reactions (such as fission) to generate electricity. The heat produced by these reactions is used to create steam, which drives turbines to generate electricity.
Yes, North Carolina has nuclear power plants. There are currently three operating nuclear power plants in the state: Brunswick Nuclear Generating Station, Harris Nuclear Plant, and Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant.
Nuclear power does not directly emit greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change. However, nuclear power plants do produce radioactive waste that needs to be carefully managed to avoid environmental contamination. Additionally, the mining and extraction of uranium for nuclear power can have detrimental effects on local ecosystems if not done responsibly.
The presence of nuclear power plants may affect public health in many ways. Primarily, the release of radiation by nuclear power plants into the surrounding areas is known to have hazardous effects on public health. Nuclear power plants can also affect the health of the local environment and natural wildlife. Additionally Read more: Health Effects of Nuclear Power Plants | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/list_5965272_health-effects-nuclear-power-plants.html#ixzz1sLR0KxwG
One use is in nuclear power plants to produce steam and turn turbines to generate electricity.Nuclear bombs ^.^
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Britain does have nuclear power plants.
The short-term effects of nuclear power can include the generation of electricity with low carbon emissions, providing a reliable source of energy, and supporting economic growth in countries with nuclear power plants. However, there are concerns about the safety and environmental risks associated with nuclear power, such as accidents, waste disposal, and the potential for nuclear proliferation.
Nuclear energy is made up of Uramium. Uranium is a Non-Renewable material so more must be used.
No. Nuclear power is more efficient because nuclear power is used as splitting atoms, making big bursts of energy, whereas coal power is simply burning coal. So nuclear power uses uranium fission to create energy (electricity), whereas coal power burns coal, emitting carbon. (Mind you, nuclear energy leaves behind radioactive waste - that is arguably easier to deal with for the time being. Not to mention that accidents at nuclear plants can have devastating environmental effects.
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