The Czech public continues to back the growth of nuclear power generation in the country as a way to help maintain energy independence, an Ipsos poll showed.
The poll, commissioned by state utility company ČEZ, showed 77% of the country’s citizens supported its development, and that 93% agreed that the Czech Republic should aspire to be self-sufficient in terms of electricity production.
The poll showed the principal reasons behind the public’s support of nuclear development were economic savings, environmental issues and strengthening the country’s energy independence.