Nuclear Power and Climate Change

What is one of the main reasons some countries are hesitant to expand nuclear power?

• Lack of public interest

• Competition from coal

• Insufficient uranium supply

• High cost of building new plants

Which nuclear disaster is considered the worst in history?

• Fukushima

• Three Mile Island

• Chernobyl

• Windscale

How does nuclear energy compare to fossil fuels in terms of safety?

• Nuclear safety is the same as solar energy

• Nuclear is as safe as fossil fuels

• Nuclear is safer than fossil fuels

• Nuclear is less safe than fossil fuels

What is a significant environmental benefit of nuclear power?

• It produces no waste

• It has low CO2 emissions

• It is cheaper than renewables

• It requires no water for cooling

What was a consequence of Germany's decision to phase out nuclear power?

• Decreased energy prices

• Increased reliance on coal

• Reduced air pollution

• Higher renewable energy adoption

What is a challenge associated with extending the life of old nuclear reactors?

• They pose greater safety risks

• They become more efficient

• They produce more energy

• They require less maintenance

What is a major concern regarding nuclear waste?

• It is not a security threat

• It is non-toxic

• It can be easily recycled

• It remains radioactive for thousands of years

What is the proposed solution for long-term nuclear waste storage?

• Storing it in temporary facilities

• Dumping it in the ocean

• Burying it deep underground

• Burning it in reactors

Which country is set to open the world's first deep geological storage facility for nuclear waste?

• Japan

• Finland

• United States

• Germany

What is a potential risk of storing nuclear waste in temporary facilities?

• They are cost-effective

• They are secure from terrorist attacks

• They are vulnerable to natural disasters

• They are designed for long-term storage