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Saturday, September 5, 2020

Survey Shows Concern Over Climate Change And Support For Nuclear :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency

Survey Shows Concern Over Climate Change And Support For Nuclear :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: Climate change ranks as the number one extremely serious issue Canada faces by one in three Canadians (31%), with 84% saying industries must adopt cleaner energy technologies, such as nuclear and renewables, according to a survey by the Canadian Nuclear Association.



Concerns about climate change are higher than other key societal and economic issues cited as extremely serious, including government deficits and debt (29%); unemployment and economic growth (2%); wealth and income inequality (2%); racism and inequality in society (1%); and having access to affordable, sustainable and nutritious foods (18%).



The survey, conducted for the CNA by Abacus Data, explores the level of concern, impact and understanding around societal, economic and environmental issues Canada currently faces, as well as perceptions around addressing climate change.

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