Question

What are the environmental consequences of using the following sources of energy?

Nuclear power.

Answer 1

Nuclear power

1. Nuclear power generates by using two processes nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
2. The fuels used in nuclear fission are u-235 and pu-239.
3. The fuels used in nuclear fusion are deuterium and tritium.

Environmental consequences of the nuclear power

1. The radioactive waste released from the nuclear power plant contaminates the environment.
2. When the water used to cool the reactor comes into contact with radioactive substances, it can affect the water supply at discharge.
3. Nuclear waste should be disposed of in a proper way otherwise it will lead to contamination and serious health issues for the environment including humans.