Liberal Luddites Have Fought Nuclear Power With Considerable Success

Study Reveals Scepticism on Nuclear Power

The public is hostile towards the idea of building more nuclear power stations, a poll revealed this week.

A survey of 1,000 people by Populus found that 59 per cent are opposed to nuclear expansion despite fears that gas may need to be imported to meet future requirements. This antagonism is matched by a belief that renewable sources may be able to fill the energy gap in the next 20 years, the survey shows.

A total of 79 per cent of respondents felt that renewables must to be used as an alternative to imported energy. Most added that they do not trust politicians' views about nuclear power.

The research comes to light as rumours surface that the government wants to expand nuclear facilities to replace old reactors and coal-powered stations.

Copyright Haymarket Business Publications Ltd. Aug 12, 2005

It is really sad, how much ignorance guides public opinion with regards to technology. The Wacko Left fear mongers have done a great job of instilling fear of nuclear energy in the general public. As is usual, they have spun a web of lies and distortions designed to generate fear of a "China Syndrome" in every backyard. They dismiss the fact that with the exception of Chernobyl (which resulted from poor design), there have been no deaths due to nuclear accidents with the clever riposte, of "Yet!" "It only requires one!" A dishonest response to the fact that Western nuclear plants have a perfect safety record. Repeat, perfect record, no deaths, zero, zilch, nada, zippo, nary a one. It's the old "Yeah, but..." argument.

Original Post: Red Nova

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