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what is the environmental impact of nuclear power plants under normal, …

Question

what is the environmental impact of nuclear power plants under normal, everyday conditions when there are no nuclear accidents? environmentally beneficial no environmental impact high environmental impact low environmental impact

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Nuclear power plants, under normal operation (no accidents), produce electricity with low greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil - fuel - based power plants. However, they still have some impacts like the need for water for cooling (which can affect aquatic ecosystems) and the management of radioactive waste. But overall, when compared to high - impact sources like coal plants, their environmental impact is low. So the correct option is the one stating "low environmental impact".

Answer:

low environmental impact