Discuss the major hazards of nuclear power plants. [3 MARKS]

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The major hazard of nuclear power generation is
1. The storage and disposal of spent or used fuels.
2. Improper nuclear-waste storage and disposal result in environmental contamination.
3. Further, there is a risk of accidental leakage of nuclear radiation.

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Discuss the major hazards of nuclear power plants. [3 MARKS]

Each point: 1 Mark The major hazard of nuclear power generation is 1. The storage and disposal of spent or used fuels. 2. Improper nuclear-waste storage and disposal result in environmental contamination. 3. Further, there is a risk of accidental leakage of nuclear radiation.

Each point: 1 Mark

The major hazard of nuclear power generation is
1. The storage and disposal of spent or used fuels.
2. Improper nuclear-waste storage and disposal result in environmental contamination.
3. Further, there is a risk of accidental leakage of nuclear radiation.