US / Survey Finds High Support For Nuclear Energy, Construction Of New Plants

Poll shows more than 75% approve nuclear third year in a row

Survey Finds High Support For Nuclear Energy, Construction Of New Plants
The Vogtle nuclear power units (pictured during construction) are on course to be the latest addition to the US reactor fleet later this year. Image courtesy Georgia Power.

A survey conducted annually in the US to gauge public support for nuclear energy has found that 76% of respondents “strongly” or “somewhat” favour nuclear energy “as one of the ways to provide electricity in the US.”

The National Nuclear Energy Public Opinion Survey, was conducted by Bisconti Research between 28 April and 5 May and includes the responses of over 1,000 adults.

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