How does nuclear energy use differ from geothermal and solar energy use?

The average nuclear plant has a life span of about 50 years, after which it must be either dismantled or covered over. In the interim, all of the uranium-enriched rods used in power production must be disposed of at a safe location, which causes all kinds of logistical problems. In either case, you have nuclear waste that needs to be stored and kept safe for literally thousands of years. Nuclear energy uses uranium to create the heat needed to turn the turbines which create electricity.

There are zero byproducts from the production of energy from solar and geothermal sources. These sources are clean and have negligible to no impact on the environment.

Nuclear energy relies on fission reactions, while geothermal utilizes heat from the Earth's interior, and solar energy harnesses sunlight through photovoltaic cells or solar thermal systems.