I kind of agree with you, wind energy on land influences our ecosystem more than nuclear energy - nonetheless there is more tangible pollution by nuclear power plants. Additionally one (parliament) may has to justify a power plant since there is a responsibility to neighbouring countries and the ecosystem. Nuclear energy _always_ implies a risk. The demand on energy is always increasing and such a power plant works in proportions which are not conceivable for us citiziens.
I am proud of my nation: We shifted our values - we rated our ecosystem higher than competitive advantages.