17. What is nuclear pollution?

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Nuclear pollution consistsof radiations
from atomic nuclei, these
are highly injurious to
beings. They can be from the
extraction of minerals,
nuclear plant reactors,nuclear
centers, hospitals and medical
that use radioisotopes, nuclear
explosions or accidents with
, handling or storage of
material. Nuclear materials
remain for many years,
contaminating environment with
radiation that cause cancer,
immune impairment,
deficiencies, burns and even . The
damage is proportional the intensity
of the to the radiation.

Its feature and high
aggression make nuclear
pollution one the major
environmental problems time.