Question

a community wants a new power source that doesnt produce greenhouse gases. based the text, which option presents a viable choice but comes with the significant challenge hazardous waste disposal? natural gas coal power biomass nuclear energy

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Natural Gas: Produces greenhouse gases (methane, CO₂), so not suitable as the community wants no greenhouse gas production.
• Coal Power: Produces large amounts of greenhouse gases (CO₂, etc.) and other pollutants, so not suitable.
• Biomass: Can produce greenhouse gases during combustion and its waste disposal is not typically associated with hazardous waste in the same way as nuclear.
• Nuclear Energy: Does not produce greenhouse gases during operation. However, it generates radioactive (hazardous) waste that is difficult to dispose of safely.

Answer:

D. Nuclear Energy