Look at hydroelectric. Terrible for ecosystems, decent number of deadly failures over the years, way better perception and less pushback from the public than fission.
Dams are being taken down at an increasing rate as it is recognized that the fisheries they destroyed are far more valuable than anything they produce.
Public perception > reality.
Look at hydroelectric. Terrible for ecosystems, decent number of deadly failures over the years, way better perception and less pushback from the public than fission.