Peoples’ Perception towards Nuclear Energy

Perception towards nuclear energy is a vital factor determining the success or failure of projects. An online survey obtained attitudes toward energy, opinions on whether benefits outweigh risks, and views using as an source. A total 4318 participants from across U.S. completed survey. Logistic regression was used to predict perceptions by participant demographics geographical location. Participants living closest Idaho National Laboratory (INL) were more likely have positive (aOR: 7.18, p < 0.001), believe greater than risks 4.90, electricity source 5.70, compared people farther INL. Males non-Hispanic white energy. Developing implementing awareness raising campaigns for further away power plants, targeting females Hispanic whites, may be key improving overall