The poll finds a 14-point jump in support since 2020.
WHY IT MATTERS – Nuclear power emits zero carbon and is a proven technology that could provide clean energy.
THE NUMBERS – A Pew Research Center poll asked Americans whether they favor more nuclear power plants to generate electricity in the country. It revealed that 57 % say they favor this, up from 43 % who said this in 2020.
Attitudes regarding nuclear power have long differed by gender. The results by gender follow:
- 71 %– Men
- 44 %– Women
Attitudes regarding nuclear power have also long differed by party affiliation. The results by party affiliation follow:
- 66 %– Republicans
- 50 %– Democrats
Republicans have supported nuclear power expansion in greater shares than Democrats each time asked this question since 2016.
THE BOTTOM LINE – More Americans see the need for more nuclear power plants to generate electricity in the country.
GO DEEPER - Growing share of Americans favor more nuclear power