Support for nuclear power is up among both Democrats and Republicans

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August 17, 2023

Growing share of Americans favor more nuclear power

Support for nuclear power is up among both Democrats and Republicans

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Support for nuclear power is up among both Democrats and Republicans

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Growing share of Americans favor more nuclear power
Two-thirds of U.S. adults say the federal government should encourage production of wind and solar power
Republicans and Democrats less divided on favoring more nuclear power than on fossil fuel sources
Number of U.S. nuclear power reactors has gradually declined over the past three decades

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