Which of the following practices that are needed to run a nuclear power plant has a negative impact on both air and water?
a.
cooling of the power plant
b.
mining of uranium
c.
storage of radioactive waste
d.
monitoring the reactor

The correct option is B

Uranium is a radioactive element and its mining has many disadvantages. Th principal disadvantage of uranium mining is its radiations, which can cause severe health problems. The mining of uranium also have serious negative impacts on both air and water. Both the quality and the quantity of surface water and underground water are usually affected negatively by uranium mining.

kelp are large brown algae that live in cool, relatively shallow waters close to the shore. they grow in dense groupings much like a forest on land. these underwater towers of kelp provide food and shelter for thousands of fish, invertebrates, and marine mammal species.

e) all of the above