Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
Originally Posted By: SilverC6
I've always had problems with nuclear power due to disposal issues with depleted fuel.
Just burying it somewhere doesn't cut it to me.
I'd much rather have coal power and its related pollution that can be ameliorated in a relatively short period of time.
Nuclear fuel can be recycled. What are your thoughts on the mercury emissions from the coal plants?
This...and actually coal fired plants release much more radiation (radon) by far than Nukes. Added to that CO2 and heavy metals. Nuclear fuel is stored dry after 10+ years and requires no maintenance to keep it cool.
However I agree that the fuel needs to be recycled. It will never happen thouigh. Nuke power in the U.S. is dying and will continue to die.
Originally Posted By: SilverC6
I've always had problems with nuclear power due to disposal issues with depleted fuel.
Just burying it somewhere doesn't cut it to me.
I'd much rather have coal power and its related pollution that can be ameliorated in a relatively short period of time.
Nuclear fuel can be recycled. What are your thoughts on the mercury emissions from the coal plants?
This...and actually coal fired plants release much more radiation (radon) by far than Nukes. Added to that CO2 and heavy metals. Nuclear fuel is stored dry after 10+ years and requires no maintenance to keep it cool.
However I agree that the fuel needs to be recycled. It will never happen thouigh. Nuke power in the U.S. is dying and will continue to die.
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