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No Change In Attitude Towards Nuclear Power Plants
More Victorian and New South Wales residents approve (48%, unchanged since June 2006) of nuclear power plants to replace coal, oil and gas power plants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions than those who disapprove (36%, down 2%), while 16% (up 2%) can’t say, a special Morgan Poll conducted in Victoria and New South Wales last week finds. However, 82% (down 6%) of Victoria and New South Wales residents are concerned about the disposal of nuclear waste if nuclear power plants are introduced, 16% (up 5%) are not concerned, and 2% (up 1%) can’t say. Other Key Findings: Gary Morgan says:
Special Roy Morgan Qualitative Research in which respondents gave their reason for approving or disapproving nuclear power plants replacing coal, oil and gas power plants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions found: Many Australians agree there is a need to look at power production methods apart from coal, oil and gas. However, a large number also believe the Government should be looking at more environmentally friendly sources of power, such as solar and wind power: “I feel coal power is the worst source — solar would be ideal but it seems nuclear is the best solution in the meantime. The waste is bit of a problem but reducing greenhouse emissions is more important at the moment.” “I think nuclear power is a good clean option. A lot of European countries use it such as France and Belgium, America also. The new reactors work well and are efficient.” “I just think it’s inevitable, eventually it’s the way we have to go, we just have to learn how to handle in properly.” “I’m sure there’s a bad side but I’m also sure there are many advantages. Overall, I think the benefits override the negatives so I back it because global warming’s has to stop.” “As long as the whole process is safe and the waste is disposed properly, I don’t have any problem with nuclear power.” “If handled properly, nuclear power is more environmentally friendly for us in the long term.” “I don’t know too much about it, but if it helps the environment then I approve.” Opponents of the introduction of nuclear power plants quickly cite past nuclear disasters, lack of information and scepticism of the benefits as major reasons: “The whole concept of nuclear plants is daunting, and the loss of jobs of the people in the remaining industries is not a good thing.” “I don’t think it’s (nuclear power) as green as it is made out to be.” “I don’t know enough about it to approve, and what you hear isn’t good — the waste is dangerous, storage of it and what it will do to future generations is rather worrying.” “I disapprove because of the long-term safety and no-one wants one (nuclear plant) in their backyard. There’s a general uncertainty, a hangover from Chernobyl — the damage is long-term.” “I think the waste is the chief concern and that it requires a lot of infrastructure. There are better alternatives that are much cheaper and more economical.” “I think that the disposal of nuclear waste is very dangerous.” “I still don't think it’s a clean technology.” “I disapprove because of the problems there are in storing the used up product and also perhaps it will act as an incitement for people who might want to use nuclear material for armaments.” “I don’t agree with the arguments put forward saying that nuclear will reduce greenhouse gas emissions — I don’t think it will make much difference overall and you have the problem of the nuclear waste. I think Australia should further investigate solar, wind and ocean wave technologies first.” “I’m a bit worried, it’s all so new — we don’t know what good and bad will come out of it in the end. It’s a bit to experimental for my liking.”
Approval of Nuclear Power Plants Respondents were asked: “Do you approve or disapprove of nuclear power plants replacing coal, oil, and gas power plants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?”
# Sample sizes less than 50 should be treated with caution
# Sample sizes less than 50 should be treated with caution Nuclear Waste Disposal Respondents were then told: “A major issue that arises from nuclear power plants relates to how and where nuclear waste is disposed.” Respondents were then asked: “Are you concerned about the disposal of nuclear waste or not?”
# Sample sizes less than 50 should be treated with caution
# Sample sizes less than 50 should be treated with caution This special telephone Morgan Poll was conducted on February 28, 2007, with a Victorian & New South Wales cross-section of 389 men and women aged 14 and over. Margin of Error The margin of error to be allowed for in any estimate depends mainly on the number of interviews on which it is based. The following table gives indications of the likely range within which estimates would be 95% likely to fall, expressed as the number of percentage points above or below the actual estimate. The figures are approximate and for general guidance only, and assume a simple random sample. Allowance for design effects (such as stratification and weighting) should be made as appropriate.
The Morgan Poll accurately predicted that the ALP would win the 2006 Queensland election with a reduced majority (sample 604 electors).
The Morgan Poll accurately predicted that the ALP would win the 2006 Victorian election with a reduced majority (sample 956 electors). The Morgan Poll was also the most accurate on the primary vote of the major parties for the Victorian election. The Morgan Poll is conducted by the ONLY Australian member of the Gallup International Association. No Other public opinion poll taken in Australia has this qualification. |
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