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Britons OK with nuclear power – as long as it’s far away from where they live

Oscar-wastesflag-UKBritons in favour of nuclear power – as long as it’s nowhere near their homes, CITY A.M. 13 October 2015 by Clara Guibourg Most Britons support nuclear power, a new study has found – as long as it isn’t anywhere near their homes.

A poll by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers found 56 per cent were in favour of the UK continuing to use nuclear power. Of those in favour, four out of five supported nuclear power because they believed it to be necessary for the country’s power supply. Others said it would provide jobs and boost the economy.

However there’s a strong feeling of nimbyism over nuclear power: nobody wants to live near a plant – and fewer still by a nuclear waste facility.

 Nearly half, or 44 per cent, of those polled said they’d protest if a waste facility was planned within 10 miles of their home.

Jenifer Baxter, head of energy and environment at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, said this showed what a strong barrier nimby activists could play:…..http://www.cityam.com/226427/britons-in-favour-of-nuclear-power-as-long-as-its-nowhere-near-their-homes

October 14, 2015 - Posted by | general

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