eli5 isn’t finding a place to store nuclear waste easier than that covering acres of land with wind turbines and solar panels?

Question

Nuclear power is relatively safe when managed responsibly, and provides a consistant power output. When it comes to hydro electric , solar or wind; it is possible that drought, impaired sunlight, and days with low wind could lead to a day with zero energy or low energy output.

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Answer 1

Nuclear plants could be safe when managed responsibly, but in America we don’t manage things responsibly.