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. Nuclear power in Germany accounted for 17.7% of national electricity supply in 2011, compared to 22.4% in 2010. 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.
40% Yes |
60% No |
28% Yes |
54% No |
10% Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
6% 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 179k Germany voters.
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See how importance of “Nuclear Energy” has changed over time for 179k Germany voters.
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Unique answers from Germany users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@96DHBKL2yrs2Y
Yes, but invest in more modern, cleaner and safer solutions instead of using old technology
@9BFWTV71yr1Y
Yes, Nuclear energy is the future
@99TMJVX1yr1Y
Yes, but only for investment into fusion and not fission; nonetheless, I prefer other options.
@99LZNH31yr1Y
Yes, nuclear energy is much cleaner than coal. In general we need to ensure safety and public health over private profits, which was the problem in Fukushima and is currently a problem in coal mining.
@999255T1yr1Y
Yes, but only in plants that reuse nuclear reactive waste or other reactive materials like thorium.
@997GDHY1yr1Y
Yes, we should properly fund and nationalize Nuclear energy
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