The impact of TMI upon the public acceptance of nuclear power

Long-term trends in public attitudes toward nuclear power are discussed with particular attention to the accident at Three Mile Island. Public attitudes towards other energy production options also are considered, particularly in terms of changes that may be related to TMI. Finally, the relationships between attitudes toward nuclear power and perceptions of broader energy, environmental and social issues are examined. The data used in this analysis are from national surveys conducted by major national opinion research organizations from the early 1970s through 1981. (U.K.)