Las Vegas Sun

March 28, 2024

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Reader Poll

How much cancer risk should the government expose Nevadans to in its pursuit of a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain?

Response Votes
Absolutely no risk. 60% 92
It's worth minimal risk in order to promote nuclear energy. 20% 31
I'm sure the government wouldn't let any real risk happen. 3% 5
I'll be dead in 100 years anyway, so I don't care. 15% 23
Total Votes 151

Note: This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.

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