What do you think about nuclear energy? An opinion poll among Czech students January 2004 Marie Dufkova, Czech Power Company CEZ
Jan 18, 2018
What do you think about nuclear energy?An opinion poll among Czech studentsJanuary 2004
Marie Dufkova, Czech Power Company CEZ
What do you think about the connection between the standard of living and
energy consumption ?
5.42%
41.16%
53.42%
if we want to improve the standard of living, the energy consumption must inevitably increase
standard of living can improve without increasing energy consumption
if we want to reduce energy consumption, the standard of living must inevitably drop
Which energy source is the final solution to the energy demand of
humankind?
38.77%
4.10%
57.13%
Sun, wind, sea
nuclear energy - fission and fusion
fossil fuels
What do you think about nuclear power industry in the Czech Republic?
58.29%
27.73%13.98%
its share should decrease
its share should increase
its share should remain the same
What is the main advantage of nuclear energy?
19.76%
17.42%
62.82%
it does not produce any greenhouse gasses that cause global warming
raw materials for nuclear fuel are relatively abundant
coal and petroleum are too precious raw materials to be combusted unnecessarily
What is the main disadvantage of the nuclear power industry?
64.80% 7.07%
28.13% risk of accident
large investments
nuclear waste
Arguments of nuclear opponents:
65.84%
12.57%
21.59% are justified
are not justified cannot be overlooked
Humankind should prioritise energy sources which:
4.59%
13.78%
81.63%
generate minimum pollution
ensure the longest possible production of energy
generate the most cost-effective energy
What is the most serious risk for the future of humanity?
22.79%
17.62%
59.59%
global warming
lack of energy sources
growing population
Which three environmental changes do you regard as the most serious issues?
60.61
52.05
14.53
15.02
37.39
21.88
80.84
radioactive contamination resulting from nuclear power plant accident
damaged ozone layer
acid rains
climatic changes
sea pollution
shrinkage of virgin nature
spreading of deserts
Do you know why and how the Chernobyl accident occurred?
57.41%
22.14% 20.45% as a result of technology failure
I don´t know
a series of subsequent mistakes on the part of the servicing personnel
44.14% 14.81%
27.22%
13.83%
Are you afraid that there could be a nuclear accident in the Czech Republic?
yes
probably not
no
probably yes
Which of the following substances does not contain natural radioactivity?
15.91%
9.51%
8.86%
11.92%
45.11%
8.68%
coal
human body
drinkable water
radon
meat at a slaughterhouse
no answer
Which of the following options exposes us to the strongest dosage of ionising
radiation?
17.74%
5.87%
58.09%
18.30%
single X-ray examination
1-year sojourn in the proximity of a nuclear power plant
1-year sojourn in a building made of concrete
5-hour airplane flight at 10 000 metres
When choosing an electricity supplier, you prefer someone who:
46.99%
7.38%
45.63%
supplies the cheapest electricity
does not supply electricity generated by nuclear power plants
ensures reliable supply without dropouts
Comparing the results of the 2003 and 1993 opinion polls
1992-3, JAERI opinion poll, 1030 students aged 15 – 18, Czechoslovakia
2003, ČEZ opinion poll, 2000 students aged 13 – 18, Czech Republic
comparing the results “connection between the standard of living and
energy consumption“
0 20 40 60 80
increasing standard ofliving does not
necessarily entailincreased energy
consumption
decrease in energyconsumption lowersthe standard of living
standard of living canbe improved without
increasing energyconsumption
19932003
comparing the results“Which type of energy source
has the strongest future potential?“
0 20 40 60 80 100
alternative
nuclear
fossil
19932003
comparing the results “share of nuclear energy industry
in the Czech Republic“
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
reduce
keep the same
increase
don´t know
19932003
comparing the results “advantages of nuclear energy -
- why it should be developed“
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
nuclear power plantsdo not generate anygreenhouse gasses
coal and petroleum willbecome scarce in the
future
19932003
comparing the results “disadvantages of nuclear energy
– why be against it?“
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
risk of accident (or: I amnot sure about the
safety)
19932003
comparing the results “the most significant environmental changes“
0 20 40 60 80 100
ozone hole
radioactivity caused by accidents of nuclearpower plants
acid rains
climatic changes
sea pollution
shrinking virgin nature
spreading deserts
19932003
comparing the results “Which source exposes us to the strongest
radiation?“
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
don´t know
nuclear power plant instandard operation
concrete building
X ray and othermedical treatment
airplane flight at thealtitude of 10 km
food
19932003
Thank you for your attention
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