An International Analysis of Public Acceptance of Nuclear Power

Abstract

As member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) attempt to reduce their fossil fuel consumption in the face of rising electricity demand, they have come to view the introduction of nuclear generation under certain conditions more positively. However, especially after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident in 2011, a surge of public anxiety and the ensuing difficulty in securing societal agreement for nuclear power has led many governments to consider suspending installation of new nuclear facilities.