Comparing public support for nuclear and wind energy in Washington State

ABSTRACT: The proliferation of country and state-level net zero-emission commitments, rising energy costs, and the quest for energy security in the wake of the Ukraine crisis have renewed the debate about the future of energy sources. As opposed to elite discourse, the energy policy preferences of the public remain less explored. While many public opinion surveys report preferences for a specific type of clean energy, there is less work on understanding choices among different types. We explore whether support for nuclear over wind energy at the state level depends on how people assess the impact of these energy sources on health, local jobs, landscape disruption, and the stability of the electricity supply. Importantly, we seek to understand where people physically reside (and their experience of e

SUBMITTER: Uji A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10132544 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature