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.
34% Yes |
66% No |
27% Yes |
55% No |
4% Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
11% 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, but with public subsidy |
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0% Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
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Unique answers from Greece users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9HRGGP44mos4MO
Yes, technological advancements have improved its safety and it has the lowest death per kW/h ratio from every major energy resource, not to mention that the renewable energy resources are more expensive. Nevertheless, the construction and operation of the factory should respect all environmental protocols.
@9FCRS9F7mos7MO
I support nuclear energy and company and private individuals should have access to it
@9C2J33Q11mos11MO
Yes, but it isn't practical in greece
@95JK3GV2yrs2Y
Yes of course, but use of nuclear energy, not nuclear weapons
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