Nuclear power is the use of nuclear reactions that release energy to generate heat, which most frequently is then used in steam turbines to produce electricity in a nuclear power station. In the U.S. 100 nuclear reactors provide 20% of the country's energy. Proponents argue that nuclear energy is now safe and emits much less carbon emissions than coal plants. Opponents argue that recent nuclear disasters in Japan prove that nuclear power is far from safe.
68% Yes |
32% No |
55% Yes |
21% No |
9% Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
11% No, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
2% Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
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1% Yes, but with public subsidy |
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1% Yes, and nationalize the industry |
See how support for each position on “Nuclear Energy” has changed over time for 7.7m America voters.
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See how importance of “Nuclear Energy” has changed over time for 7.7m America voters.
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Unique answers from America users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@936M36V2yrs2Y
Research needs to be done into fusion and funded by the government
@92ST6V92yrs2Y
The government should fund research into fusion
@8N7PX754yrs4Y
I need to conduct further research
@93B875H2yrs2Y
Research needs to be funded into fusion
@92SNNWK2yrs2Y
We should fund research into fusion
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