Which of the following is NOT true about nuclear energy?
A) Nuclear power plants can experience a runaway reaction — meltdown rather than an explosion.
B) Uranium is a nonrenewable resource.
C) Nuclear fusion has been developed to full capacity.
D) Radioactive waste storage causes concern over leakage and contamination of groundwater.
E) The cost of nuclear power plants is very high due to elaborate safety protocols.
Answer: C
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