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    Nuclear pollution is produced by nuclear explosions and the generation of nuclear energy through fission or fusion. It enters the atmosphere through explosion fallout and remains in the air for months to years, with 5% entering the lower atmosphere. Nuclear pollution causes radiation that can damage plants, animals, and humans, leading to conditions like cancer, reproductive issues, and shortened lifespans. Proper maintenance of nuclear plants, safe experiments and transportation, banning nuclear weapons, and safe storage and disposal of waste can help control nuclear pollution.

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    Nuclear pollution is produced by nuclear explosions and the generation of nuclear energy through fission or fusion. It enters the atmosphere through explosion fallout and remains in the air for months to years, with 5% entering the lower atmosphere. Nuclear pollution causes radiation that can damage plants, animals, and humans, leading to conditions like cancer, reproductive issues, and shortened lifespans. Proper maintenance of nuclear plants, safe experiments and transportation, banning nuclear weapons, and safe storage and disposal of waste can help control nuclear pollution.

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    Nuclear pollution is produced by nuclear explosions and the generation of nuclear energy through fission or fusion. It enters the atmosphere through explosion fallout and remains in the air for months to years, with 5% entering the lower atmosphere. Nuclear pollution causes radiation that can damage plants, animals, and humans, leading to conditions like cancer, reproductive issues, and shortened lifespans. Proper maintenance of nuclear plants, safe experiments and transportation, banning nuclear weapons, and safe storage and disposal of waste can help control nuclear pollution.

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    Nuclear pollution is produced by nuclear explosions and the generation of nuclear energy through fission or fusion. It enters the atmosphere through explosion fallout and remains in the air for months to years, with 5% entering the lower atmosphere. Nuclear pollution causes radiation that can damage plants, animals, and humans, leading to conditions like cancer, reproductive issues, and shortened lifespans. Proper maintenance of nuclear plants, safe experiments and transportation, banning nuclear weapons, and safe storage and disposal of waste can help control nuclear pollution.

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    Nuclear pollution

    Submitted by
    Nandhini. G
    Introduction

    Nuclear pollution, also called Radioactive


    contamination, is the deposition of, or presence
    of radioactive substances on surfaces or within
    solids, liquids, or gases (including the human
    body), where their presence is unintended or
    undesirable.
    What is nuclear pollution

    1. One of the most important and dangerous type of pollution


    Is nuclear pollution
    2. Nuclear pollution is produced by Nuclear Explosion Which
    are carried out For performing Nuclear tests
    3. Produced by generation Of energy by nuclea fission or
    Nuclear Fusion
    • What is nuclear fusion

    In nuclear fusion the


    heavy nucleas splits
    into two nuclei and it
    releases a huge
    energy.
    What is nuclear fission

    It is when two light


    nuclei Of hydrogen Fuse
    to form a helium nucleas
    and they release a large
    amount of energy.
    How does it enter our atmosphere

    1. Due to explosion about 15 to 20% of the radioactive


    particlesenter in our atmosphere
    2. Once they eneterd Into the air they continue to fall on the
    earth after about 6 month up several years
    3. Almost 5% of the radio active material entered into the
    troposphere , which is the lowermost layer of the
    atmosphere
    What is Radio active pollution

     The radioactive pollution is defined as the physical pollution of


    air, water and the other radioactive materials
     What is radiation?
    Ivisible energy waves or particles
    1) Natural radiation : the natural radiation are known as the
    background radiations
    Eg:cosmic Rays : the cosmic rays contain highly energetic
    particles which reach the surface of the earth causing pollution
    2) man made Radiation :
    These are the radiations
    which induce the ionisation
    of atoms and molecules.
    Eg:alpha radiation , beta
    radiation and Gamma
    radiation
    Causes of nuclear pollution

    1. Nuclear power plant

    2.Nuclear experiments
    Nuclear accidents

    Use of nuclear weapons


    Effects on plants

     Green plants are extremely sensitive to


    gamma rays.
     Plants response varies according to age,
    growth stage, plant species, chromosome
    volume and level of radiation.
     Degree of damage intensity and duration
    of exposure of radiation.
    Effects on animals

     It may include tumor, dry, itchy skin, hair loss


    and discoloration of the skin around the tumor site.
     In addition, these particular tumors often release
    a disagreeable odour as the cancerous cells die.
     More serious side effects may include some
    nerve damage and either the death or hardening
    (called fibrosis) of healthy tissue.
    Effects on human

     1)Skin Diseases
     2)Damage of Reproductive Organs
     3)Causes of Abnormality in Bone
    Marrow
     4)Destroys Retina of Eyes
     5)Shortening of Life Span
    Control and measures

     Proper maintenance of nuclear plants. 


     Preventive nuclear experiments.
      Safe Transportation.
      Ban usage of nuclear weapons.
      Proper Storage.
      Minimize use of nuclear elements.
      Extraction of radioactive elements from nuclear waste.
      Laboratory generated nuclear wastes should be disposed off safely and scientifically.
    Conclusion

     Like other aspects of nuclear science, can be both destructive and


    beneficial. The intelligent use of radiation for the treatment of cancer,
    medical diagnosis, food preservation, and other useful applications
    requires an informed public. Likewise, the solutions to the storage of
    nuclear waste also necessitate public understanding of the effects of
    nuclear radiation.

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