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Nuclear power- When you split an atom, the energy can be used to make steam, which is used to turn a turbine to make electricity. Biomass Briquettes- Burn to power boilers which generate steam
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NUCLEARBIOMASS BRIQUETTES Does not emit carbon, sulfur, or nitrogen gasses Replaces coal Renewable Cheap Made from plants and dead organisms
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NUCLEARBIOMASS BRIQUETTES Causes radiation Mining for uranium destroys habitats Uses a lot of water Uranium is very limited Emits greenhouse gasses Not enough dead plant or animal material
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NUCLEARBIOMASS BRIQUETTES Too much toxic waste Animals would start losing their homes from the uranium mining Water can become toxic from the waste Uses a large amount of water Takes too much energy to make Need a large amount of plants that grow quickly to make enough
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NUCLEARBIOMASS BRIQUETTES Toxic waste Steam Radiation Carbon Nitrogen oxide Sulfur oxide
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