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Effect Of Nuclear Energy On Environment - Part 1

Nuclear energy contributes a very small amount of emissions in the atmosphere which can cause many environment problems such as Global warming. Uranium (used as fuel) is not burned in a Nuclear power plant as coal is so there is no emission from it. Carbon Dioxide are emitted in activities related to building and running the plants. The process of mining Uranium releases high amounts of carbon dioxide in the environment. Any undesirable effect caused to the environment due to radioactive substances or radiations is called nuclear pollution. If traces of radioactive substances are present in the water released from plant, it will cause pollution. It effects almost all forms in the surrounding environment. From Plank tons to Human beings nothing is spared. To be more specific, radiation can cause mutations that lead to cancer and the dose of radiation or level of pollution determines lethality or how deadly it is. However, Nuclear Pollution is extremely hazardous in nature. It occurs