Public attitude to the development of nuclear power industry and ecological risks (the case of the Tomsk region)

摘要

This article summarises the attitude of the population to the perspectives of nuclear power development in the region where there is a nuclear energy company. Various groups of citizens understand potential threats and benefits controversially. The article identifies the factors accounting for the division of opinion about development of nuclear energy and ecological risks. Some groups can participate in rational discussion on the issues of nuclear energy development.