Nearly 60% of 18-year-olds in Japan favour restarting nuclear power plants and replacing existing reactors with more than 70% hopeful about the potential of advanced innovative reactors, according to a survey.
The Nippon Foundation Awareness Survey of 18-Year-Olds asked which of two statements was closer to their own views: A: “Nuclear power plants that meet safety standards should be restarted or replaced”, or B: “Nuclear power should not be relied upon because of the risks of accidents and the issue of radioactive waste.”
Of the respondents, 28.5% said their views were “closer to A”, while 29.8% said they were “somewhat closer to A”, for a combined 58.3%.
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