Its possible to build reactors that don't fail spectacularly. Just look at penslyvania with the three mile island nuclear plant or hell you could even look at fukushima. People still live around those locations.

edit: Build out more solar too because that is a great way to generate power but don't snub other things just because they aren't "perfect" from your perspective.

Solar and wind alone can't run a grid unless there is a significant amount of battery storage.