Establishing an objective system for the assessment of public acceptance of nuclear power in China

This paper proposes a way of quantifying the public acceptance of nuclear power. Based on initial qualitative analysis, sampling surveys and statistical theory, an assessment system (including assessment performances, weighing coefficients and an assessment model) is established to quantify the status of public acceptance of nuclear power in China. Using this system, quantitative indicators are derived, their trends over 5 years are described, the main factors influencing the public acceptance of nuclear power in China are derived and, accordingly, necessary improvements are suggested. Utilizing this system Over the longer term could provide useful reference data for decision makers. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.