The demographics of nuclear power: Comparing nuclear experts', scientists' and non-science professionals' views of risks, benefits and values

The STEM professionals perceived nuclear energy to have more negative consequences than did nuclear experts, but less than non-STEM professionals. Levels of trust in the nuclear industry did not significantly differ between the STEM professional and nuclear expert groups, nor did perceived benefits or environmental impacts of nuclear energy. Gender, trust, perceived risk and benefits and environmental values contributed to acceptance of nuclear energy. The most influential of these were trust in the nuclear industry and perceived benefits of nuclear energy.