Question

Mary lives in a remote mountain town. The community has been approached by a nuclear power company to build a waste storage facility in an abandoned salt mine in the area. Geologists have surveyed the mine and confirmed that the rock structure is very stable, but Mary still opposes the project. What is her primary concern likely to be?

Answer 1

Answer:

The harmful effects of radiations emitted from radioactive waste on health of all people living in the town and accidental leakage of radioactive material.

Explanation:

The radioactive waste emits radiations which can cause mutations resulting in various health disorders. Cancer is one of the most common diseases caused due to mutations stimulated by radioactive emissions.

The accidental leakage of radioactive material and radioactive waste could cause many harmful effects on the health of herself, her family and all other people in the town.  

Answer 2

Likely to be a poisonous nuclear power plants waste would concern her of her own health issues and family and Community