How is/are the wastes produced in nuclear power plants different from those produced in thermal power plants?

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The waste produced in nuclear power plants is highly radioactive, while waste products of Thermal power plants are not radioactive.

Management of nuclear power plant waste is not that hard when compared to thermal power plants.

Nuclear waste can’t be transformed into less harmful products, while thermal waste like ash is converted into harmless materials.

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The difference between nuclear and thermal power plants is that the wastes produced in nuclear power plants are highly radioactive. However, the waste products of thermal power plants are not radioactive.
The waste produced in nuclear power plants is highly radioactive, while the waste product of Thermal power plants is not radioactive. This is because thermal power plants use a difference in temperature for power generation.
Nuclear waste is managed by burying the waste in sealed containers for long-term storage and transforming it into less harmful products.

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