UK poll shows strong nuclear support

31 August 2007

[Populus, August] Some 63% of the British public think that nuclear energy may have a role to play in the UK's future overall energy mix, according to the results of a public opinion poll conducted by Populus. An additional 17% of those questioned said they support nuclear energy entirely and consider it the best way to combat climate change. Just 20% said they oppose the use of nuclear energy under any circumstance. Populus questioned 1298 adults online between 23 and 27 August.

Further information

Populus

WNA's Nuclear Power in the United Kingdom information paper

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