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Little impact on agreement with an energy policy that includes nuclear

Little impact on agreement with an energy policy that includes nuclear. Q To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?. Agree. Disagree. 2005*. 2006.

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Little impact on agreement with an energy policy that includes nuclear

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  1. Little impact on agreement with an energy policy that includes nuclear Q To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Agree Disagree 2005* 2006 “Britain needs a mix of energy sources to ensure a reliable supply of electricity, including nuclear power and renewable energy sources” 2007 2008 2009 2010 June 2011 * UEA survey October 2005 Base: All general public (1,000-2,000) 1 *MORI/UEA study Oct 2005

  2. Strong agreement that regulation is not “one size fits all” Q To what extent do you agree or disagree that . . . Agree Disagree “Nuclear power stations built in places that have frequent earthquakes need far stricter regulation than those built elsewhere” Base: All general public (994) June 2011 2

  3. Some support for nuclear as answer to climate change, but almost as many disagree Q To what extent do you agree or disagree that . . . Agree Disagree “Nuclear energy is essential to the prevention of climate change” Support/oppose newbuild Agree (311): 66% support, 10% oppose Disagree (256); 16% support, 65% oppose Base: All general public (994) June 2011 3

  4. Risksreceive more emphasis than in 2010 Q Why are you opposed to the building of new nuclear power stations in Britain to replace those being phased out over the next few years? ChangeNov‘10-June ’11 + (Any mention of) Risk, safety, danger +9 Should use renewables/alternatives -3 Japanese disaster - Disposal of nuclear waste -17 Concerns re the environment -7 Concerns for health +8 -11 Opposed to idea of nuclear -3 Don’t know enough about it High cost/expensive -1 Don’t need them +1 Concerns re radiation -19 -6 Concerns re long term impact Chernobyl - Security/terrorist target -10 +1 Other Don’t know +1 Base: All opposed to building new replacement nuclear power stations (276) June 2011 4

  5. Nuclear industry has not done enough to inform and educate Q To what extent do you agree or disagree that . . . Agree Disagree “The nuclear industry has done its best to inform and educate people about nuclear energy and its safety measures” Among supporters of newbuild (369): 39% agree; 42% disagree Base: All general public (994) June 2011 5

  6. Familiarity trend: perceived knowledge of the industry is almost back to 2007 levels Q How well do you feel you know the nuclear energy industry? % Know very well/a fair amount 27% 24% 20% June Base: All GB adults aged 16+ (c1,000-2,000) 6

  7. IPSOS GLOBAL ONLINE SURVEY: Only 31% Globally Support Continuation of Nuclear Builds CONTINUE TO BUILD NUCLEAR Some/other people say that what happened in Japan was an unforeseeable and isolated event so that there really is nothing that should stop the nuclear industry from continuing to build and operate nuclear plants to produce electricity in other parts of the world.. STOP FUTURE NUCLEAR BUILDS Other/some people say that what happened at the nuclear plant in Japan demonstrates that all nuclear facilities are vulnerable to unforeseen events that could have a deadly impact on those who live in and around them. As a result we should stop all further plans to build nuclear plants anywhere. Which is closer to your point of view? Base: Have seen, read or heard in Q8 n= 17969 7

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