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.
Response rates from 701 Malaysia voters.
52% Yes |
48% No |
43% Yes |
38% No |
6% Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
10% No, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
2% Yes, and nationalise the industry |
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1% Yes, but with public subsidy |
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1% Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 701 Malaysia voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 701 Malaysia voters.
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Unique answers from Malaysia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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