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The physical hazards of nuclear energy

 Mark Diesendorf: The debate about the economics of nuclear energy versus
renewable energy has distracted politicians, the media and members of the
public from the physical hazards of nuclear energy. The three principal
hazards are its contribution to the proliferation of nuclear weapons, the
risk of nuclear accidents, and the impossible task of managing nuclear
wastes for 100,000 years. This article offers a concise review, drawing
attention to some issues that are not widely known, including a fourth
hazard, radiation exposure of the unborn child. I write wearing the hat of
a physicist.

 John Menadue’s Public Policy Journal 24th Feb 2025 https://johnmenadue.com/the-physical-hazards-of-nuclear-energy/

February 28, 2025 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | safety