Q. 20 B4.3( 3 Votes )
State the disadvantages of nuclear energy.
Answer :
Disadvantages of nuclear energy are as follows:
1.Raw Material
Since, uranium is naturally unstable therefore special precautions must be taken during the mining, transporting and storing of the uranium.
2.Water Pollutant
The water that is pumped outside into nearby wetlands contains immense heat that can be damaging to eco systems located nearby the reactor.
3. If it has structural flaws or are improperly installed, a nuclear reactor could release harmful amounts of radiation into the environment during the process of regular use.
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