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Here's another public issue: nuclear power. Nuclear power uses the energy of the atom to generate electricity. some people say that nuclear power is a safe option to meet the energy needs of the United States without burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, or natural gas. Others are concerned about potential risks in the operation of nuclear plants and about the disposal of nuclear waste. Please look at Card E13. (On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Very Well" and 5 means Not At All), how well do the following groups understand the likely effects of using nuclear power to generate electricity? A. Elected officials (How well elected officials know risk by nuclear power?)
How well elected officials understand nuclear power risks · Asked in 1 wave, 2010 · 466 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Very well | 2 | 3 | 4 | Not at all | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 4% | 13% | 32% | 38% | 13% | 466 | ±6 | |
| Democrats | 6% | 13% | 37% | 35% | 9% | 155 | ±10 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) |
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 | 466 |
| 5% |
| 15% |
| 28% |
| 39% |
| 14% |
| 198 |
| ±8 |
| Republicans | 2% | 8% | 32% | 43% | 16% | 98 | ±13 |