Nuclear power is the use of nuclear reactions that release energy to generate heat, which most frequently is then used in steam turbines to produce electricity in a nuclear power station. Since plans for a nuclear power plant at Carnsore Point in County Wexford were dropped in the 1970s, nuclear power in Ireland has been off the agenda. Ireland gets about 60% of its energy from gas, 15% from renewable and the remainder from coal and peat. Proponents argue that nuclear energy is now safe and emits much less carbon emissions than coal plants. Opponents argue that recent nuclear disasters in Japan prove that nuclear power is far from safe.
50% Yes |
50% No |
40% Yes |
36% No |
8% Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
14% No, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
1% Yes, and nationalize the industry |
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1% Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
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0% Yes, but with public subsidy |
See how support for each position on “Nuclear Energy” has changed over time for 614k Italy voters.
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See how importance of “Nuclear Energy” has changed over time for 614k Italy voters.
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Unique answers from Italy users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Yes, but with privatization.
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Yes, but only the latest (and cleanest) type still not available. While research continues, we should focus on cleaner alternatives.
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Yes, as long as the private sector plays an important role
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Very far from inhabited places
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Yes, but mainly we have to invest on renewable energies
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Only if it could be available the nuclear energy by hydrogen fusione. Not usabile in any other case
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