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Which statement would be a valid argument in favor of using nuclear power?

There are few negative impacts from mining the fuel.

Reactors are safe from natural disasters.

There are little to no waste products from fission.

Nuclear power does not contribute greenhouse gases.

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Fuel for nuclear power plants is a radiation hazard to miners and other nuclear power workers.

Nuclear waste requires long-term storage.

Mining nuclear fuels can damage the environment.

Human error at plants can lead to meltdowns, which endanger the environment and human health.

Natural disasters can lead to radiation leaks.

Though currently abundant, nuclear fuels are nonrenewable resources.

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