Nuclear pollution is caused by nuclear explosions and the generation of nuclear energy through fission or fusion. It produces radioactive pollution in the form of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation that enters the atmosphere and eventually falls back to Earth. This radiation can damage plants and animals, and cause diseases and health effects in humans like skin diseases, reproductive organ damage, abnormal bone marrow, retinal damage, and shortened lifespans. Control measures include proper maintenance of nuclear plants, limiting nuclear experiments and weapons, safe transportation and storage of nuclear materials, minimizing nuclear element use, and safely disposing of radioactive waste.