As bad as Fukushima and Chernobyl were, they're not barren wastelands. They're just more radioactive, increasing the risks of cancer, birth defects and what not

As bad as Fukushima and Chernobyl were, they're not barren wastelands. They're just more radioactive, increasing the risks of cancer, birth defects and what not. You can go visit both places. The fear over nuclear accidents is displaced compared to all the damage from fossil fuels.