The correct statement about nuclear power from the options you provided is:
A. a waste can destroy habitats + ecosystems.
Nuclear power does produce radioactive waste, which can pose significant environmental risks if not managed properly. The other options are not true:
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B. Does not produce radioactive - Nuclear power does produce radioactive waste as a byproduct of the nuclear fission process.
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C. Produces little energy - Nuclear power plants actually produce a large amount of energy relative to their size and operate at high capacity factors.
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D. Not expense - While the operational costs can vary, nuclear power plants are generally expensive to build and maintain, though they can be cost-effective in terms of energy produced once they are operational.
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