Climate change benefits and energy supply benefits as determinants of acceptance of nuclear power stations: Investigating an explanatory model

Climate change benefits and energy supply benefits as determinants of acceptance of nuclear power stations: Investigating an explanatory model

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Article ID: iaor20115411
Volume: 39
Issue: 6
Start Page Number: 3621
End Page Number: 3629
Publication Date: Jun 2011
Journal: Energy Policy
Authors: , ,
Keywords: ecology
Abstract:

  • Explanatory model of determinants of nuclear power acceptance was studied in the representative survey.
  • Perceived benefits for a secure energy supply had the largest influence on acceptance.
  • Perceived benefits for the climate seemed less influential on acceptance.
  • Affect had a central role in the explanatory model.
  • Implications for communication about nuclear power plants are discussed.
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