why should i oppose to building a nuclear reactor in australia???
no silly useless answers please
what are the negatives of having one???
2007-02-26 23:11:35 · 7 answers · asked by renzop180 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
The storage of the spent fuel is the biggest problem with nuclear reactors. Where to put it, how to get it there, and the radiation it causes. In addition it become a target for terrorist which in this day and age is a problem. Also the water needed to keep the reactor from over heating must be a constant source and I believe that sometimes Australia has some very bad drought where the supply would be cut off. Yes they can turn the reactor off, but then what happens to the people that were depending on the power it produces.
2007-02-26 23:22:07 · answer #1 · answered by redhotboxsoxfan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The negatives of having a nuclear reactor is that the world will become a much more dangerous place if there are these things around. But if I have one, or several, who am I to say that the next man can't build one?
2007-02-27 07:18:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anthony F 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a. It's a nuclear reactor for christ sake
b. We're trying to make other countries nuclear free (granted it is a different situation but still) so why grant Australia permission when others are not allowed?
c. Nuclear reactors can be very dangerous should anything go awry.
2007-02-27 07:22:24 · answer #3 · answered by Mary 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nuclear reactors should not be built because:
Their waste is radioactive and it needs to be carefully disposed. We bury the radioactive waste under the ground in containers so we may soon run out of land to dispose the waste. nuclear powerplants are difficult and expensive to set up. Major accidents can occur in nuclear powerplants. Terrorists can target nuclear powerplants.
2007-02-27 08:14:03 · answer #4 · answered by sanjay_tandon9 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, I don't think you should, as Australia needs the energy and has no natural resources of its own.
I'm guessing you're in a debate and have to dispute the question.
There are negatives, including disposition of dangerous wastes and the danger of an explosion.
Google yourself a really good antinuclear website, and use it; otherwise you lose.
2007-02-27 07:23:35 · answer #5 · answered by obelix 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is some risk of it being a focus for terrorism. There is also a risk of some sort of diaster that could harm many people in the area.
On the other hand these aren't very likely.
2007-02-27 07:15:53 · answer #6 · answered by I_am_me___ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, theres the obvious effect of all that crap getting into the air, but i think that thier ok, except wen they melt down and cause all of that fuss of death and distruction
2007-02-27 07:20:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋