There are distinct differences in priorities that certain groups make. Those who support nuclear power are first and foremost motivated by energy security. Sure they "care about the environment" but they fundamentally the same as those that wouldn't pay a $0.05/gal gas tax if the smog was choking them as they pumped the petrol. After 50 years of techno-utopianism where they made abundantly clear they didn't give a shit about "being green" and mocked any attempt to reform our energy systems, they now pretend that they are "environmentally motivated" because they see a way get the public to build more churches where they can worship the at the alter of Uranus by yelling "Oh my god, it's GLOBAL WARMING!!!!"
You can't make a claim to be environmentally motivated when, despite clearly identified choices that are BETTER IN EVERY RESPECT, your selection to solve one massive environmental problem lands you square in the middle of three more and then spend all of your time using misinformation and fraudulent claims in an attempt to trash far more environmentally friendly alternatives.
I mean really, do you think for a military second that anyone really buys those bullshit claims that nuclear power is "greener" than wind or solar?
Of course you don't; but you still have to try, don't you?
Associated Press/Stanford University Poll conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media. Nov. 17-29, 2009. N=1,005 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.1.
"In general, would you favor or oppose building more nuclear power plants at this time?"
Favor 49 Oppose 48 Unsure 3
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CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll. Oct. 16-18, 2009. N=1,038 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.
“To address the country’s energy needs, would you support or oppose action by the federal government to ?” (Half Sample)
"Increase coal mining"
Support 52, Oppose 45, Unsure 3
"Build more nuclear power plants"
Support 52, Oppose 46, Unsure 2
"Develop more solar and wind power"
Support 91, Oppose 8, Unsure 1
"Increase oil and gas drilling"
Support 64, Oppose 33, Unsure 3
"Develop electric car technology"
Support 82, Oppose 17, Unsure 2
"Require more energy conservation by businesses and industries"
Support 78, Oppose 20, Unsure 2
"Require more energy conservation by consumers like yourself"
Support 73, Oppose 25, Unsure 3
"Require car manufacturers to improve the fuel-efficiency of vehicles sold in this country"
Support 85, Oppose 14, Unsure 1
Asked of those who support building more nuclear power plants:
"Would you favor or oppose building a nuclear power plant within 50 miles of your home?"
Favor 66, Oppose 33