ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF NUCLEAR

Advantages Disadvantages

Waste is radioactive and safe disposal is

Produces no polluting gases.
very difficult and expensive.

Local thermal pollution from wastewater

Does not contribute to global warming.
affects marine life.

Very low fuel costs. Large-scale accidents can be catastrophic.

Low fuel quantity reduces mining and Public perception of nuclear power is
transportation effects on environment. negative.

High technology research required benefits Costs of building and safely

other industries. decommissioning are very high.

Cannot react quickly to changes in

Power station has very long lifetime.
electricity demand.