The energy issue in Sweden. Can society handle technology poorly understood by its citizens?

The public attitudes towards different energy options has been shown on the example of Sweden. Several factors have influenced upon negative attitude of a part of public towards nuclear power. Main of them are: the possibility of a new major accident anywhere in the world, a trouble with a Sweden nuclear plants, an unfavorable climate in key foreign countries particularly in U.S.A.), the persisting educational gap to the public as regards safety principles, radiations, etc. on the other hand there are some positive facts impacting on the public acceptance: a new cost consciousness of the public because of recession, back of environmentally and economically acceptable alternatives, a gradual familiarization and continued education. 1 fig