Exploring the Factors Influencing Expansion of Nuclear Energy in Croatia

Autor: Krešimir Trontl, Mario Matijević, Dubravko Pevec, Radomir Ječmenica
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Energies, Vol 14, Iss 23, p 8022 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1996-1073
DOI: 10.3390/en14238022
Popis: Nuclear energy is an option that enables a significant reduction of greenhouse gases emissions at the national and European Union (EU) level. However, it is also an option that is mostly influenced by public opinion and an option that has strong cross-border impact. Croatia does not consider nuclear options, but a possible future turn to nuclear might have an influence on other EU countries. The possibility for such a turn is analyzed, taking into account public opinion as well as historical and economic factors. Based on the results of a public opinion survey, it can be deduced that the Croatian public is not inclined to nuclear energy and considers it a risky option, although nuclear power plants in neighboring countries are not perceived as a high-risk threat. Trust in government as an information source is very low. Despite historical aspects that suggest scientific and expert knowledge capable of handling nuclear build, public opinion and the low economic framework indicate that a turn a to nuclear in Croatia is highly unlikely.
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