Talk:Nuclear power greener/A critique of Nuclear power and the environment: comparative assessment of environmental and health impacts of electricity-generating systems.


 * According to a different article chosen for this topic, the scientists found that as a result from the nuclear power plants, the thermal emissions and waste were causing an increase of in an average of 4.2 degrees celsius and a loss of 15% in oxygen. The closer to the plan the higher the concentration of emissions and a decrease in microbiolgia life. Therefore, the nuclear power waste that is created is harmful. Jrach339 (talk) 03:41, 7 March 2012 (UTC)

Although coal related injuries are relevant in this debate, we should still keep in mind the people of whom were killed from nuclear power plant explosions, such as Chernobyl. Not only were there deaths that resulted because of the immediate blast, but the after effects of radiation poisoning are still an issue there. Sjorg89 (talk) 02:48, 7 March 2012 (UTC)

While there is less by-product produced by nuclear power than by coal and gas, disposal of this by-product is still a problem. Nuclear power may produce less waste per unit, but waste will still accumulate quickly as the world uses so much energy every day. The current solution of dropping it into the ocean is very dangerous as we risk contaminating the water, harming and/or killing underwater life and creating potential for leaks into our ground water. It is comparable to a child cleaning his room by stuffing everything into his closet: it only hides the mess rather than eliminating it. PolkaDots576 (talk) 03:13, 7 March 2012 (UTC)


 * Unfortunately the waste that is created is not being disposed of as so much it is being stored. The amount of waste is accumulating and nothing is being done with it. There are processes to safely dispose and manage the waste, however because there is no political agreeing on how to properly create such a policy the waste will simply just keep accumulating. The waste being highly toxic and deadly, I would disagree that nuclear power is greener than other alternatives.Tlouc287 (talk) 03:35, 10 March 2012 (UTC)