The use of nuclear energy can have both positive and negative consequences. which of the following is a positive consequence of using nuclear energy? a. nuclear energy uses nonrenewable resources. b. nuclear energy produces little air pollution. c. uranium ore used for nuclear power plants must be mined and processed. d. nuclear energy has no environmental impact.

Answer is: b. Nuclear energy produces little air pollution.

Nuclear energy is the energy found in the nucleus of an atom.

It does not pollute the atmosphere or emitting the carbon emissions that cause global warming.

Global warming is rise in the average temperature of the Earth's climate system.

Most often greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide and methane. They come from burning multiple substances: coal, petroleum, natural gas.

Nuclear (radioactive) waste is hazardous to all forms of life and the environment.

Long term storage of radioactive waste is needed. It is important the stabilization of the waste into a form which will neither react nor degrade over many years.

the answer is 1 i believe