Why is nuclear power considered to be a “clean” energy source when its waste is so contaminating/dangerous?

Question

Like. Nuclear waste/disasters contaminate areas for thousands of years and cause cancer. Why is that “clean”?

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Answer 1

It’s not a clean energy source. Apart from the management of nuclear waste, the mining of uranium is also contaminant. The only ones calling it “clean” are the industry themselves and those who defend it. They know clean energies have better press and they just jumped into their wagon.