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Summarize and compare the benefits to society and the costs to society of fossil fuel plants and nuclear fission plants. Share this comparison with somebody in your family.
List of benefits and costs to society of fossil fuel power plant and nuclear fission power plant.
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Introduction:
The benefits and costs to society of fossil fuel power plant and nuclear fission power plant are different for various parameters.
The benefits and costs to society of fossil fuel power plant and nuclear fission power plant are following:
Sr.No. | Fossil fuel power plant | Nuclear fission power plant |
1 | Construction cost is low | Construction cost is high |
2 | More polluting | Less polluting |
3 | Operation and maintenance cost is low | Operation and maintenance cost is high |
4 | Effect of the accidents remains only for small duration | Effect of the accidents remains only for very long duration |
Table (1)
Conclusion:
Thus, the benefits and costs to society of fossil fuel power plant and nuclear fission power plant are mentioned in table (1).
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