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Zogby International has published the results of a public opinion poll in the USA which indicates that 67% of Americans support the construction of nuclear power plants, while 23% are opposed. Some 46% of respondents said that they strongly support the construction of new nuclear plants. With regards political persuasion, 85% of respondents backing the Republicans support new nuclear, compared with 49% of Democrats, while 70% of political independents were supportive. Respondents said that they were more likely to approve of the construction of a nuclear power plant in their community than a fossil fuel power plant. On a local level, 43% said they would support the building of a nuclear power plant in their community, compared with 34% for a natural gas plant, 27% for a coal plant and 19% for an oil-fired power plant. The preference for a nuclear power plant was greater among older respondents. 52% of those aged 65 or above most favoured nuclear, compared with just 27% of respondents aged between 18 and 24. In addition, 60% of men favoured a nuclear power plant in their community, compared with only 28% of women. The interactive survey of 2925 adults from across the USA was conducted on 20-22 May.
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[White House, 20 December] During a press conference at the White House, US President George Bush turned his attention to nuclear energy and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. He said: "If you are truly serious about dealing with greenhouse gases, then it seems like to me you ought to be a strong supporter of nuclear power. Nuclear power enables us to generate electricity without emitting one unit of greenhouse gases." He added, "I am amazed that our country isn't more robust in supporting the advent of nuclear power. I certainly am, and applaud those efforts by members of the Congress to provide incentives for the construction of new plants." Bush commented, "If you're somebody that says greenhouse gases are of vital national interest, then you ought to be saying I'm for the development of nuclear power plants. It is by far the best solution to making sure we have economic growth and at the same time be good stewards of the environment."
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