ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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acid rain
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deforestation
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disposing of nuclear waste
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having enough oil to run nuclear power plants
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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: -There is controversy over whether nuclear power is sustainable, in part due to concerns around nuclear waste, nuclear weapon proliferation, and accidents. Radioactive nuclear waste must be managed for thousands of years and nuclear power plants create fissile material that can be used for weapons.
Detailed explanation-3: -The other is the waste made by facilities involved in nuclear weapons production or by facilities that reprocess and recycle used power plant fuel. All these wastes can remain dangerously radioactive for many thousands of years. For that reason, they must be disposed of permanently, experts say.