New Zealand Nuclear Update

In a recent survey, 90 chief executives and company chairmen in New Zealand responded favorably to nuclear energy, which the New Zealand Herald says is "fast-losing its bogeyman status," thanks in part to a looming energy crisis. Sixty-four percent of CEOs surveyed said nuclear power should be investigated "as a means to help secure New Zealand's long-term energy supply."

The chief executives point out France is 80 per cent powered by nuclear reactors. Common comments were: "More rational debate is needed instead of the emotional clamour of the past decade or so."

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