Number of U.S. nuclear power reactors has gradually declined over the past three decades

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August 17, 2023

Growing share of Americans favor more nuclear power

Number of U.S. nuclear power reactors has gradually declined over the past three decades

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Number of U.S. nuclear power reactors has gradually declined over the past three decades

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Growing share of Americans favor more nuclear power
Support for nuclear power is up among both Democrats and Republicans
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

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