What are the drawbacks f nuclear energy?
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The drawbacks of nuclear energy are as follows :
- It is very expensive to develop a nuclear reactor and power plant.
- Leakage of radioactive rays from the power plant are very dangerous for living things.
- After about 30 years of using a power plant , it needs to be cleaned which is very harmful and fatal radioactive rays are dangerous. So , it is better to build another nuclear power plant.
Here are some of the main cons of nuclear energy.
- Expensive to Build. Despite being relatively inexpensive to operate, nuclear power plants are incredibly expensive to build—and the cost keeps rising. ...
- Accidents. ...
- Produces Radioactive Waste. ...
- Impact on the Environment. ...
- Security Threat. ...
- Limited Fuel Supply.
Commercial nuclear power is sometimes viewed by the general public as a dangerous or unstable process. This perception is often based on three global nuclear accidents, its false association with nuclear weapons, and how it is portrayed on popular television shows and films.Building a nuclear power plant can be discouraging for stakeholders. Conventional reactor designs are considered multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects. High capital costs, licensing and regulation approvals, coupled with long lead times and construction delays, have also deterred public interest.
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