Environmental Impact of Nuclear Fuels - GCSE Physics

🦊 In this GCSE Physics video, we discuss the environmental impacts of nuclear power, highlighting that while it does not produce harmful gases like carbon dioxide or sulfur dioxide, it generates radioactive waste as a byproduct of the fission process. This nuclear waste poses long-term health risks due to its radioactivity and requires safe storage for hundreds of years. Despite stringent safety measures in nuclear power plants, including concrete shields and emergency shutdown protocols, there remains a risk of accidents, as seen in historical events like the Chernobyl and Fukushima disasters.

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