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Thread #90532   Message #1718390
Posted By: beardedbruce
14-Apr-06 - 06:53 PM
Thread Name: BS: Nuke vs. Fossil Elec/Cost-Benefit?
Subject: RE: BS: Nuke vs. Fossil Elec/Cost-Benefit?
In actual fact, there can be far more radiation released by a conventional ( oil/coal) plant, as that is totally unregulated- even though there are significant impurities in the fuel. Given the amount of coal being burnt, even a low level of radiation adds up to greater than the nuclear plant will release ( when both plants are in normal operation.) The waste problem at end of lfe is the major problem, as nuclear is far cleaner in most aspects during operation.