Environmental Science 14th Edition by Tyler Miller ,Scott Spoolman

Exercise 18

What is the key concept for this section How does a nuclear fission reactor work and what are its major safety features Describe the nuclear fuel cycle and summarize the advantages and disadvantages of relying on it. Explain how spent fuel rods are stored and what risks this presents. Why is dealing with high-level radioactive wastes a difficult problem and what has been done about it What can we do with worn-out nuclear power plants How has the United States dealt with the nuclear waste problem To what extent can nuclear power lessen our dependence on imported oil What would the nuclear industry have to do in order to play an effective role in slowing projected atmospheric warming Summarize the stories of the world's three worst nuclear power plant accidents. Summarize the arguments of experts who disagree over the future of nuclear power. What factors have hindered the development of nuclear power What is nuclear fusion and what is its potential as an energy resource