advantages:
Produces no polluting gases
Does not contribute to global warming
Very low fuel costs
Low fuel quantity reduces mining and transportation effects on environment
High technology research required benefits other industries
Power station has very long lifetime
disadvantages:
Waste is radioactive and safe disposal is very difficult and expensive
Local thermal pollution from wastewater affects marine life
Large-scale accidents can be catastrophic
Public perception of nuclear power is negative
Costs of building and safely decommissioning are very high
Cannot react quickly to changes in electricity demand
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