Britons are increasingly supportive of nuclear energy, even though perceptions of its safety remain unchanged, new data
from London-based research and analytics group YouGov shows.
From late 2019 to summer 2021, Britons were divided on using nuclear power. Around four in 10 over that time period supported doing so, while a similar number opposed it.
Since then, support has been on the rise. Almost half (48%) of Britons now back the use of nuclear energy, compared to 31% who are opposed.
from London-based research and analytics group YouGov shows.
From late 2019 to summer 2021, Britons were divided on using nuclear power. Around four in 10 over that time period supported doing so, while a similar number opposed it.
Since then, support has been on the rise. Almost half (48%) of Britons now back the use of nuclear energy, compared to 31% who are opposed.
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