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Perspective on Public Opinion

Perspective on Public Opinion is a newsletter that provides a timely survey of changing public perceptions of the nuclear industry.

Perspective on Public Opinion, November 2012
Public attitudes toward nuclear energy have become much more favorable over time

Perspective on Public Opinion, May 2012
Majorities continue to support existing reactors and the development of new nuclear power plants

Perspective on Public Opinion, November 2011
Majorities of U.S. Public, Plant Neighbors Favor Nuclear Energy and New Reactor Development

Perspective on Public Opinion, June 2010
Public Support for Nuclear Energy Reaches Record High As Policy Leaders Voice Need for New Nuclear Power Plants

Perspective on Public Opinion, Winter 2010
The Gender Gap in Attitudes Toward Nuclear Energy Widened During 2009

Perspective on Public Opinion, November 2009
Climate Change and Our Energy Future

Perspective on Public Opinion, June 2009
Job Creation, Energy Independence Concerns Boost Public Support for New Nuclear Power Plants

Perspective on Public Opinion, November 2008
U.S. Public Support for Nuclear Energy Soars to Record High

Perspective on Public Opinion, June 2008
Public Expectations for Carbon-Free Energy Mix Not Matched by Government Projections

Perspective on Public Opinion, December 2007
Nuclear Energy as a Global Climate Change Solution

Perspective on Public Opinion, May 2007
Public Supports Climate Change Action, But Is Unclear on Nuclear Energy’s Role in Preventing Greenhouse Gases

Perspective on Public Opinion, October 2006
Growing Public Awareness Enhances Nuclear Energy's Image

Perspective on Public Opinion, May 2006
Clear Majority of Americans Agree Nuclear Energy Will Play Important Future Role in Electricity Supply

Perspective on Public Opinion, February 2005
Public Sees Nuclear Energy as Fuel of the Future; Favorability/Support Reach New High

Perspective on Public Opinion, June 2004
Energy Concerns Drive Record Public Favorability for Nuclear Energy

Perspective on Public Opinion, November 2003
Public Support for Building Nuclear Power Plants Increases Following August Electricity Blackout

Perspective on Public Opinion, July 2003
Two-Thirds of Americans Favor Nuclear Energy; Public Divided on Building New Nuclear Plants

Perspective on Public Opinion, December 2002
Increasingly Strong Public Support for Nuclear Energy in Two New Surveys

Perspective on Public Opinion, July 2002
Public Continues to Favor Nuclear Energy Amid National Uncertainty

Perspective on Public Opinion, June 2002
Public Prefers Permanent Nuclear Fuel Disposal Facility by 3-to-1 Margin

Perspective on Public Opinion, March 2002
Record High Support for Nuclear Energy Continues Amid National Security Concerns

Perspective on Public Opinion, November 2001
After September Attacks, Record Numbers Favor Nuclear Energy, Consider Plants Safe

Perspective on Public Opinion, September 2001
Support for New Nuclear Power Plants Remains High, Even as Energy Concerns Begin to Wane

Perspective on Public Opinion, April 2001
Growing Public Mandate to Build More Nuclear Power Plants

Perspective on Public Opinion, December 2000
Public Supports Central Management of Used Nuclear Fuel by 3-to-1 Margin

Perspective on Public Opinion, November 2000
Nuclear Energy and Clean-Air Benefits

Perspective on Public Opinion, April 2000
Nuclear Energy 2000: Public Support Remains Strong

Perspective on Public Opinion, March 1999
Speaking About Clean-Air and Waste Legislation: Lessons From the Research

Perspective on Public Opinion, November 1998
Think Others Don't Support Nuclear Energy? Think Again.

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