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Public more accepting of nuclear, less willing to pay for it
Two thirds of customers are willing to accept new nuclear power stations to maintain security of electricity supplies, according to new research released by IBM. But the same proportion said they were unwilling to accept increased costs, even if it reduced carbon dioxide emissions.
The survey of 2000 people in November 2009, followed publication of the government's draft National Policy Statement on Energy.
IBM said that there was general acceptance of nuclear power as an alternative power source, but nearly 75 per cent of consumers polled believed that the case for new nuclear power had not been delivered with clarity.
Those in the youngest group, aged 18-24 years old, were least convinced that there is a requirement for new nuclear power stations given renewable sources of energy such as wind, wave and solar. At present nearly twice as many people surveyed rated full public consultation as more important than ensuring the plants are built on time - 47 per cent, compared to 24 per cent .
Isn't this rather like asking people if thet accept the police force if they are able to reduce crime? The real question is whether nuclear IS required to maintain electricity supplies and there is a wealth of evidence to say it is not and that concentration on nuclear will damage the renewable sector!
Pete Rowberry | 09 February 2010, 10:14 AM
It is unfortunate that the public was not asked how it felt about highly radioactive nuclear waste being stored on the 10 new sites for around 160 years. It was good to learn that proper consultation is important to the public.
Varrie Blowers | 09 February 2010, 02:31 PM