Why is the waste material produced by the nuclear power plant harmful?

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Nuclear power plant
A nuclear power plant uses a controlled chain nuclear fission reaction to produce electricity.
U-235 is used in the nuclear power plant as a fuel in a nuclear fission process.
U-235 is a radioactive element that can be harmful.
Waste material produced by the nuclear power plant
The waste material generated during the various stages of nuclear energy production can be hazardous due to the presence of radioactive substances.
Radioactive substances like Barium-139 and krypton-94 emit nuclear radiation.
Waste material from the power plant contaminates the environment and has a huge impact on human health.

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