The disasters correlated with nuclear power are also worth the headlines but the sad thing is that the consequences of other fuels don't create these extreme events. They rather kill us slowly which reduces the 'need for immediate action'. Of course there are also people strongly against fossil fuels, but they often offer no immediate alternative other than 'we should consume less and place more renewables'. And that is great! really! And will eventually be our best way out, but it is not realistic for the current problems and needs as you already mentioned.
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