Nov. 30, 2008
A Eurobarometer survey from July reveals that 44 percent of EU citizens support nuclear power as an energy option, up from a 2005 survey result of 37 percent. The main reasons for the marked increase are heightened environmental and energy security concerns.
Concern about nuclear waste management remains high, but Eurobaromater says that nearly two-thirds of the population believe nuclear power can curb greenhouse gas emissions and reduce dependence on oil imports. Up to four in 10 respondents currently opposed to nuclear energy said they would change their mind if a "permanent and safe solution to radioactive waste was found," Ends Europe Daily reported about the survey.
