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Global Public Support For Nuclear Energy Increases

AIR News 24x7 Abu Dhabi 21d14d Impact 10

The United Arab Emirates government has announced plans to significantly increase its renewable energy reserves, targeting a capacity of 500 to 750 gigawatts. A Savanta market research survey conducted across 31 countries shows that an average of 46% of the global population supports the development of nuclear energy. The findings incorporate data from the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency. The report indicates a shift in public perception regarding nuclear power usage. The study indicates 40% of respondents favor the construction of new nuclear power plants. Additionally, 66% of those surveyed consider nuclear energy to be a reliable thermal source. Conversely, 25 percent of respondents are against nuclear energy.

The United Arab Emirates government has announced plans to significantly increase its renewable energy reserves, targeting a capacity of 500 to 750 gigawatts. A Savanta market research survey conducted across 31 countries shows that an average of 46% of the global population supports the development of nuclear energy. The findings incorporate data from the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency. The report indicates a shift in public perception regarding nuclear power usage. The study indicates 40% of respondents favor the construction of new nuclear power plants. Additionally, 66% of those surveyed consider nuclear energy to be a reliable thermal source. Conversely, 25 percent of respondents are against nuclear energy. Public perception varies significantly by country, with 90 percent of the Polish population in support, followed by 80 percent in France and then the United States. Support levels vary by country, with 90% in Colombia, 80% in France, 75% in the United States, 74% in Finland, 70% in Sweden, and 61% in China and India. Public opinion has shifted significantly over the last 15 years following the 2011 Fukushima accident in Japan. Following the 2011 Fukushima accident in Japan, 69% of the global population favored closing nuclear plants due to fears of accidents and radioactive waste. Current data shows 70% of the Japanese population now supports reactivating nuclear plants, viewing the technology as a climate solution.

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Sources · 7 independent

AIR News 24x7

“Under this government, we have started basically focusing a great deal on diversification, not only to mitigate the climate change, but also to reduce the dependence.”

Sky News Arabia Radio

“the UAE is a big player and a big producer, not just for oil, but for oil, gas, and renewable energy sources for all energy sectors.”

RFE/RL Radio Farda

“The UAE energy minister announced that due to disruptions in the global oil supply, a jet fuel shortage will exist in the future.”

Kommersant FM

“Министр энергетики Нарабских Эмиратов заявил агентство... за недостаточную защиту от иранских атак.”

CBN São Paulo

“O Centro está mostrando uma tendência de apoio da população mundial à energia nuclear. O levantamento da Savanta... feito este ano em 31 países... mostrando que em média 46% da população mundial querem o desenvolvimento da energia nuclear.”

CBN São Paulo AAC

“O levantamento da Savanta, que é uma empresa de pesquisa de mercado, feito este ano em 31 países, também com dados da ONU e da Agência Internacional de Energia Atômica, estão mostrando que em média 46% da população mundial querem o desenvolvimento da energia nuclear.”

CBN São Paulo

“média 46% da população mundial querem o desenvolvimento da energia nuclear. 40% favoráveis à construção de novas usinas e 66% dos entrevistados consideram energia nuclear uma fonte térmica confiável.”

CBN São Paulo AAC

“66% dos consideram a energia nuclear uma fonte térmica confiável. A população coloniza é a que mais apoia a energiano-cliar, 90%.”

CBN São Paulo AAC

“69% da população mundial queriam o fechamento das usinas por medo de novos acidentes e dos efeitos do lixo radioativo. Mas agora a situação se inverteu completamente.”

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