GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3

Please look at Card E14. (On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Near 
complete agreement" and 5 means No agreement at all) to what extent 
Do nuclear engineers agree on the risks and benefits of nuclear power 
to generate electricity?

Some say that the government should expand the use of nuclear power 
to generate electricity in the U.S. Others oppose any expansion in 
the use of nuclear power in this country. Please look at Card E15. 
How much influence should each of the following groups have in 
deciding whether to expand the use of nuclear power? 
Nuclear engineers. (Would you say they should have a great deal of 
influence, a fair amount, a little influence, or none at all?)

Some say that the government should expand the use of nuclear power 
to generate electricity in the U.S. Others oppose any expansion in 
the use of nuclear power in this country. Please look at Card E15. 
How much influence should each of the following groups have in 
deciding whether to expand the use of nuclear power? 
Elected officials. (Would you say...)

Some say that the government should expand the use of nuclear power 
to generate electricity in the U.S. Others oppose any expansion in 
the use of nuclear power in this country. Please look at Card E15. 
How much influence should each of the following groups have in 
deciding whether to expand the use of nuclear power?
Business leaders. (Would you say...)

Please look at Card E16. When making policy recommendations about 
nuclear power, to what extent do you think the following groups would 
support what is best for the country as a whole or what serves their 
own narrow interests? FI INSTRUCTION: IF ASKED WHAT NARROW INTEREST 
MEANS: Well, someone might gain financially if a certain policy were 
adopted or it might advance his or her career. 
A. Nuclear Engineers

Please look at Card E16. When making policy recommendations about 
nuclear power, to what extent do you think the following groups would 
support what is best for the country as a whole or what serves their 
own narrow interests? FI INSTRUCTION: IF ASKED WHAT NARROW INTEREST 
MEANS: Well, someone might gain financially if a certain policy were 
adopted or it might advance his or her career. 
B. Elected officials

Please look at Card E16. When making policy recommendations about 
nuclear power, to what extent do you think the following groups would 
support what is best for the country as a whole or what serves their 
own narrow interests? FI INSTRUCTION: IF ASKED WHAT NARROW INTEREST 
MEANS: Well, someone might gain financially if a certain policy were 
adopted or it might advance his or her career. 
C. Business leaders

Heres another public issue: nuclear power. Nuclear power uses the 
energy of the atom to generate electricity. some people say that 
nuclear power is a safe option to meet the energy needs of the United 
States without burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, or natural 
gas. Others are concerned about potential risks in the operation of 
nuclear plants and about the disposal of nuclear waste. Please look 
at Card E13. (On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Very Well" and 5 
means  Not At All), how well do the following groups understand the 
likely effects of using nuclear power to generate electricity?
B. Business leaders (How well business leaders know risk by nuclear 
power?)

Heres another public issue: nuclear power. Nuclear power uses the 
energy of the atom to generate electricity. some people say that 
nuclear power is a safe option to meet the energy needs of the United 
States without burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, or natural 
gas. Others are concerned about potential risks in the operation of 
nuclear plants and about the disposal of nuclear waste. Please look 
at Card E13. (On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Very Well" and 5 
means  Not At All), how well do the following groups understand the 
likely effects of using nuclear power to generate electricity?
C. Nuclear Engineers (How well nuclear engineers understand nuclear 
power?)

Heres another public issue: nuclear power. Nuclear power uses the 
energy of the atom to generate electricity. some people say that 
nuclear power is a safe option to meet the energy needs of the United 
States without burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, or natural 
gas. Others are concerned about potential risks in the operation of 
nuclear plants and about the disposal of nuclear waste. Please look 
at Card E13. (On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Very Well" and 5 
means  Not At All), how well do the following groups understand the 
likely effects of using nuclear power to generate electricity?
A. Elected officials (How well elected officials know risk by nuclear 
power?)

Please look at Card B24. Scientists predict that global warming may 
soon have big effects on the polar regions. I will describe some of 
these possible effects and, for each one, please say whether it would 
bother you a great deal, some, a little, or not at all if it actually 
happened. 
D. Arctic penguins may be threatened.

How much do you favor or oppose requiring car makers to make cars and 
trucks that use less gasoline? Do you strongly favor, favor, neither 
favor nor oppose, oppose, or strongly oppose such a requirement?

Please look at Card E16. When making policy recommendations about 
nuclear power, to what extent do you think the following groups would 
support what is best for the country as a whole or what serves their 
own narrow interests? FI INSTRUCTION: IF ASKED WHAT NARROW INTEREST 
MEANS: Well, someone might gain financially if a certain policy were 
adopted or it might advance his or her career. 
D. Which statement best describes your own view about increasing the 
use of nuclear power to generate electricity in the U.S.?