Question

Compare the benefits and problems of creating power with wind power plants and nuclear power plants.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

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Both wind and nuclear power provide important sources of energy for Europeans. A benefit of both of them is that they produce clean energy that does not contribute to air pollution. Both wind power and nuclear power are also in unlimited supply, so unlike fossil fuels, we will never run out. However, wind turbines are very expensive to construct, and turbines must be located in places that are constantly windy. The main problem with nuclear power plants is that there is a significant amount of radioactive waste that must be stored somewhere. There is also the danger of radiation leaks, which could cause health issues to anyone in the surrounding area.

Answer 2

Wind power has gain interest in the last decade because it is one of few very clean renewable energy sources. There are countries, like the US that have large open spaces with excellent winds that are favorable for building large wind parks. The only downside of this source is that wind parks take a large amount of space, and it the US those are even build on the Native American Sacred Ground. On the other hand Nuclear Power Plant, is less clean and more dangerous. Nuclear Plant does not emit any CO2 in the air, but it does have  a higly toxic waste and it is potentialy dangerous if the malfunction occurs. Nuclear waste is radioactive and it is the most dangerous for humans. In the countries that have less wind power, these plants are an option, as in France for example.