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G. To which of the following should America give priority in order to meet its future energy needs?
Energy source America should prioritize for the future · Asked in 1 wave, 2010 · 1,430 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Coal, oil and natural gas | Nuclear power | Solar, wind or water power | Fuels made from crops | Fuels made from waste | None of them | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 13% | 12% | 55% | 5% | 14% | 2% | 1430 | ±3 | |
| Less than high school | 19% |
General Social Survey 2010 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2010 | 2010-03-15 to 2010-08-12 | face to face | 2,044 | 1,430 |
| 5% |
| 44% |
| 13% |
| 13% |
| 5% |
| 220 |
| ±8 |
| High school | 13% | 10% | 56% | 4% | 16% | 2% | 415 | ±6 |
| Some college | 13% | 12% | 54% | 4% | 16% | 2% | 390 | ±6 |
| Bachelor's | 10% | 18% | 60% | 3% | 9% | 0% | 266 | ±7 |
| Postgraduate | 7% | 21% | 61% | – | 10% | 1% | 139 | ±10 |