What are to disadvantiges of using nuclear energy? How Does geothermal energy work?

4 Responses to What are to disadvantiges of using nuclear energy? How Does geothermal energy work?

1. Patrick Cool says:

   July 22, 2012 at 10:29 am

   It has a “half life” that helps it to live longer.
   Hard to get rid of.
2. Bored at work says:

   July 22, 2012 at 9:40 am

   disadvantages to nuke power is the waste, there is literally no where on earth we can store it without it causing damage, so we need to figure that out first..hard

   geothermal is like wind or hydroelectric, it simply uses the heat in the ground to boil water, make steam turn turbines, and make electricity .. easy
3. Buda d says:

   July 22, 2012 at 8:53 am

   Geothermal: How Does it Work?

   The main form of geothermal power is where bodies of water, either above or below the earth’s surface, are converted to steam by the earth’s heat. The steam is collected, and used to power a turbogenerator just like in a regular coal fired power station.

   The temperature of the earth’s core is estimated to be 6000 degree Celsius.
4. rbanzai says:

   July 22, 2012 at 8:00 am

   The greatest disadvantage of nuclear energy is the problem of disposing of the radioactive spent fuel rods. They stay dangerously radioactive for thousands of years.

   Geothermal energy is tapping the heat of the earth to boil water that drives steam turbines (similar to the way nuclear energy is used.) It’s common in places like Iceland where volcanic activity has provided plenty of “hot spots” with plentiful, consistent heat to tap.