Nuclear power is the use of nuclear reactions that release energy to generate heat, which most frequently is then used in steam turbines to produce electricity in a nuclear power station. Nuclear energy provides about 3% of Brazil's electricity. Proponents argue that nuclear energy is now safe and emits much less carbon emissions than coal plants. Opponents argue that recent nuclear disasters in Japan prove that nuclear power is far from safe.
52% Yes |
48% No |
42% Yes |
35% No |
5% Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
13% No, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
2% Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
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2% Yes, and nationalize the industry |
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1% Yes, but with public subsidy |
See how support for each position on “Nuclear Energy” has changed over time for 144k Brazil voters.
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See how importance of “Nuclear Energy” has changed over time for 144k Brazil voters.
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Unique answers from Brazil users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Yes, but increase investments into nuclear waste disposal and making it safer and alternatives (not necessarily renewable energy)
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Yes, as long as it's based upon a better alternative to uranium like thorium.
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Donald trump and the right the geothermal of the nuclear energy land decrease
@997BGWS1yr1Y
Maintain current plants but don't expand
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