An apparent dichotomy in public opinion pertaining to the acceptance of future nuclear power in the U.S

Keith Holbert

An apparent dichotomy in public opinion pertaining to the acceptance of future nuclear power in the U.S

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Abstract

Both pro and anti nuclear groups have employed poll results to bolster their majority claims; however, both groups cannot simultaneously be in the majority. The dichotomy is a contentious issue even among nuclear proponents. A realistic and candid assessment of public opinion is necessary for those utilities seeking to build the next generation of nuclear power stations. Within the framework of a nuclear renaissance, the overall conclusion for the U.S., which is not necessarily applicable worldwide, is that the public supports electric power production via nuclear energy, but the average American would prefer (1) that "green" energy sources be selected first, and (2) that new plants not be built "in my backyard.".

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Societe Francaise d'Energie Nucleaire - International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants - ICAPP 2007, "The Nuclear Renaissance at Work"
Pages	1074-1083
Number of pages	10
State	Published - Sep 26 2008
Event	Societe Francaise d'Energie Nucleaire - International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants - ICAPP 2007, "The Nuclear Renaissance at Work" - Nice, France Duration: May 13 2007 → May 18 2007

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Name	Societe Francaise d'Energie Nucleaire - International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants - ICAPP 2007, "The Nuclear Renaissance at Work"
Volume	2

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Other	Societe Francaise d'Energie Nucleaire - International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants - ICAPP 2007, "The Nuclear Renaissance at Work"
Country/Territory	France
City	Nice
Period	5/13/07 → 5/18/07

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Nuclear Energy and Engineering

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Holbert, K. (2008). An apparent dichotomy in public opinion pertaining to the acceptance of future nuclear power in the U.S. In Societe Francaise d'Energie Nucleaire - International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants - ICAPP 2007, "The Nuclear Renaissance at Work" (pp. 1074-1083). (Societe Francaise d'Energie Nucleaire - International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants - ICAPP 2007, "The Nuclear Renaissance at Work"; Vol. 2).

An apparent dichotomy in public opinion pertaining to the acceptance of future nuclear power in the U.S. / Holbert, Keith.
Societe Francaise d'Energie Nucleaire - International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants - ICAPP 2007, "The Nuclear Renaissance at Work". 2008. p. 1074-1083 (Societe Francaise d'Energie Nucleaire - International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants - ICAPP 2007, "The Nuclear Renaissance at Work"; Vol. 2).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Holbert, K 2008, An apparent dichotomy in public opinion pertaining to the acceptance of future nuclear power in the U.S. in Societe Francaise d'Energie Nucleaire - International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants - ICAPP 2007, "The Nuclear Renaissance at Work". Societe Francaise d'Energie Nucleaire - International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants - ICAPP 2007, "The Nuclear Renaissance at Work", vol. 2, pp. 1074-1083, Societe Francaise d'Energie Nucleaire - International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants - ICAPP 2007, "The Nuclear Renaissance at Work", Nice, France, 5/13/07.

Holbert K. An apparent dichotomy in public opinion pertaining to the acceptance of future nuclear power in the U.S. In Societe Francaise d'Energie Nucleaire - International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants - ICAPP 2007, "The Nuclear Renaissance at Work". 2008. p. 1074-1083. (Societe Francaise d'Energie Nucleaire - International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants - ICAPP 2007, "The Nuclear Renaissance at Work").

Holbert, Keith. / An apparent dichotomy in public opinion pertaining to the acceptance of future nuclear power in the U.S. Societe Francaise d'Energie Nucleaire - International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants - ICAPP 2007, "The Nuclear Renaissance at Work". 2008. pp. 1074-1083 (Societe Francaise d'Energie Nucleaire - International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants - ICAPP 2007, "The Nuclear Renaissance at Work").

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