There is widespread public support for advanced nuclear energy technologies, according to a new, multinational survey of attitudes toward nuclear energy. The report is a collaborative effort by the non-governmental organisations ClearPath, Third Way, Potential Energy Coalition and RePlanet. The large-scale online survey questioned 13,500 members of the general public in eight countries – France, Germany, Japan, Poland, South Korea, Sweden, the UK and the USA – between November 2022 and January 2023.
The study revealed that the vast majority of opposition to advanced nuclear power originates from a small, distinct segment of the population (15%). This group is generally older, sceptical about innovation, and unwavering in their views. Conversely, all other groups identified in the report support advanced nuclear power, despite their varying political outlooks, economic positions, and views on the environment and climate change.
