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प्रश्न
Answer in one sentence.
Write the demerits of an atomic energy plant.
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उत्तर
The main demerits of an atomic energy plant include the production of hazardous, long-lived radioactive waste, the catastrophic risks associated with potential radiation leaks or accidents, and extremely high initial construction and decommissioning costs.
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