Question

Power plants can be powered by fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas, or nuclear power to produce steam to turn turbines to generate electricity. Elaborate on why one might not choose nuclear power over the fossil fuel power plants.

Answer 1

Nuclear energy is cleaner while generating electricity. Nuclear fission provides energy without releasing greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. However, nuclear power plants generate significant amounts of radioactive waste. That is why we should not choose nuclear energy over fossil fuel power plants.