GK
NUCLEAR SCIENCE
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rising prices
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carbon emissions
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not enough energy production
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nuclear contamination
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Detailed explanation-1: -Nuclear energy produces radioactive waste A major environmental concern related to nuclear power is the creation of radioactive wastes such as uranium mill tailings, spent (used) reactor fuel, and other radioactive wastes. These materials can remain radioactive and dangerous to human health for thousands of years.
Detailed explanation-2: -Nuclear power plants are a potential target for terrorist operations. An attack could cause major explosions, putting population centers at risk, as well as ejecting dangerous radioactive material into the atmosphere and surrounding region.
Detailed explanation-3: -Many people are scared of nuclear energy because of events like Three Mile Island, Fukushima, and most famously, Chernobyl. The death toll of these three accidents is smaller than the amount of Americans who die every year from smoking.
Detailed explanation-4: -Long Time Lag Between Planning and Operation. Cost. Weapons Proliferation Risk. Meltdown Risk. Mining Lung Cancer Risk. Carbon-Equivalent Emissions and Air Pollution. Waste Risk. 26-Apr-2021