Contents1 Introduction2 What is Nuclear Waste?3 Current Scenario4 Arguments supporting the release:5 Impact of releasing radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean6 Nuclear Waste Disposal in India:7 Concerns associated with Nuclear Waste8 Suggestions9 Conclusion Introduction The establishment of nuclear plants happened as an alternative to thermal power stations due to their low carbon footprint. However, a… Continue reading Issue of Nuclear Waste pollution – Explained, Pointwise
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Japan to release “Fukushima Radioactive Water” into sea
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant:3 How is Japan treating the Fukushima Radioactive Water?4 Release of Fukushima Radioactive Water: What is the News? Japan is planning to release more than 1 million metric tons of Fukushima radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. The Japanese government planned to release… Continue reading Japan to release “Fukushima Radioactive Water” into sea
IFFCO gas leak: How dangerous is ammonia?
Source: The Indian Express News: A major ammonia gas leakage at the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited(IFFCO) unit at Prayagraj has occurred. Facts: What is Ammonia? A tri-hydroid of nitrogen(NH3), ammonia is a building block for ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) that is used in agriculture as a high-nitrogen fertiliser. Source of Ammonia: It is highly soluble in water,… Continue reading IFFCO gas leak: How dangerous is ammonia?
