The Disadvantages of Nuclear Power Stations

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Cons of Nuclear Power Stations “In the UK, CO2 emissions continue to rise and progress on energy efficiency and renewable uptake has been disappointing.” (Source 4: http://www.niauk.org.uk/hot-topics.html The Nuclear Industry Association’s official website, paging information for the civil nuclear industry, representing over 130 companies. This con illustrates that according to research, renewable uptake options have been below par, including nuclear energy as an option.) “Nuclear power generation produces negligible CO2, a by-rpoduct of fossil fuel generation, which is the main cause of global warming.” (Source 4: http://www.niauk.org.uk/hot-topics.html The Nuclear Industry Association’s official website, paging information for the civil nuclear industry, representing over 130 companies. This fact shows that regardless of switching between fossil fuel and nuclear energy, nuclear still contributes to global warming and is thus the same as fossil fuels when it comes to reducing emissions.) “But by 2030, it is estimated world CO2 emissions will be 63% higher than today, as global demand for energy grows.” (Source 5: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4216302.stm BBC produced website showcasing an article written by a specialist in environmental issues. Concerning the above fact, that nuclear energy provides CO2 as does the use of fossil fuels, this fact shows that as the world asks for more energy, our energy sources will have contributed highly to global warming regardless of being nuclear or not. It shows that by 2030 carbon emissions will be immensely higher than today as a result of fossil fuels today and existing nuclear reactors.) “1/4 of the country’s (Chernobyl) best farmlands and forests have been poisoned for hundreds of years by Caesium 137 and Strontium 90.” (Source 6: http://www.chernobyl-children.org.uk/disaster.html a website produced by a
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