What are the benefits and drawbacks of using nuclear power?

advantages:

Produces no polluting gases

Does not contribute to global warming

Very low fuel costs

Low fuel quantity reduces mining and transportation effects on environment

High technology research required benefits other industries

Power station has very long lifetime

disadvantages:

Waste is radioactive and safe disposal is very difficult and expensive

Local thermal pollution from wastewater affects marine life

Large-scale accidents can be catastrophic

Public perception of nuclear power is negative

Costs of building and safely decommissioning are very high

Cannot react quickly to changes in electricity demand

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