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[fsd_vr] FSD edition number

[fsd_id] FSD case id

[q1_1] The citizens' opinions have not been sufficiently heard in energy decisions

[q1_2] The exceptional weather conditions in the last couple of years (rains, storms, floods, etc.) are a proof of climate change, that is, of the fact that pollution has upset the balance of nature

[q1_3] In Finland, electricity should be an ordinary commodity, and its production, pricing and sales should be freely determined by the market

[q1_4] A large-scale nuclear disaster is so unlikely that there is no need to feel concerned about it

[q1_5] Although solar radiation offers a pollution-free and inexhaustible source of energy, its significant exploitation as solar energy will not be possible for decades

[q1_6] Although free competition is good in business, it is unsuitable for the energy sector which should be governed and controlled by society

[q1_7] Nuclear power produces cheap electricity

[q1_8] The problems caused by the recession show that economic growth is necessary

[q1_9] I am willing to accept a lower standard of living to reduce environmental harm and risks caused by energy production

[q1_10] Although wind power is pollution-free, increasing its use would lead to severe environmental harm as windmills would spoil the landscape in large areas

[q1_11] Nuclear power is a long-term energy solution which will be used for a long time to come

[q1_12] Final disposal of nuclear waste in Finnish bedrock is safe

[q1_13] Energy problems cannot be solved just by saving energy

[q1_14] Hydropower should be used as much as possible in electricity production because it is a domestic and renewable energy source

[q1_15] Finland has had good experiences with nuclear power

[q1_16] The amount of electricity needed in our country will be much higher in the future than at present

[q1_17] There is a great risk of getting cancer in the areas surrounding nuclear power plants

[q1_18] If there were a nuclear accident, it would inevitably cause irreversible damage to large areas and a large number of people

[q1_19] The idea of replacing coal fuelled heating with wood fuelled heating in Helsinki is a delusion

[q1_20] Alternative sources of energy, such as wind and solar power, could be widely utilised in Finland quite soon, if only there was funding for related research and development activities

[q1_21] Finnish energy companies act responsibly in environmental issues nowadays

[q1_22] If we increase the production of renewable electricity, we should build reservoirs from which we can produce hydropower to even out fluctuations in power generation caused by, for instance, changing wind conditions

[q1_23] These days, there is a sufficient amount of reliable information on energy issues available to everybody

[q1_24] Even though Finland would not directly increase the total volume of nuclear power, it should be possible to replace the old nuclear power plants in Loviisa with a new plant

[q1_25] Nuclear waste poses a continuous threat to the future generations

[q1_26] It will be a long time before widespread use of renewable energy is possible without considerable financial support from public funding

[q1_27] Because Finland uses nuclear power, the Finns should accept the fact that uranium is searched for and mined in their own country

[q1_28] Too many restrictions are imposed on economic and industrial activities on the grounds of nature conservation

[q1_29] Use of nuclear power entails far too many unknown risk factors

[q1_30] Use of nuclear power is justifiable because it reduces the world's dependency on oil and other fossil fuels

[q1_31] By using ecolabelled, emission-free electricity everyone (citizens and companies) can do their part in combating climate change

[q1_32] Instead of building new power plants, we should promote energy saving

[q1_33] It would be better to keep nuclear waste in intermediate storages and wait for new solutions rather than permanently deposit it in Finnish bedrock

[q1_34] As wind power technology is advancing rapidly, we could construct large-scale offshore wind farms instead of new nuclear power plants

[q1_35] Nuclear power is an environmentally friendly way to produce electricity

[q1_36] Electricity import and the decommissioning of obsolete power plants could nowadays be replaced by renewable energy sources and energy efficiency without the need to build new (large-scale) power plants

[q1_37] Energy companies should be allowed to decide for themselves which energy sources they use for generating electricity

[q1_38] Increasing the use of wood, peat and other domestic fuels would substantially improve employment

[q1_39] Increasing the use of natural gas would be risky because there are significant uncertainties about its availability and price development

[q1_40] If a new nuclear power plant is built in Loviisa, the waste heat generated by it should be used for district heating in the capital area, thus replacing the coal power plants in the area

[q1_41] Even if energy consumption did not increase any longer, new power plants would have to be built to replace the obsolete plants that will be decommissioned

[q1_42] Climate change is a real and extremely severe threat, and the whole world should take immediate action to combat it

[q1_43] Competition in the electricity market has reduced the price of electricity used by my own household

[q1_44] The authorities have taken good care of the safety control of nuclear power plants in Finland

[q1_45] It is right that additional charges are included in electricity prices to support wind power and other forms of renewable energy

[q1_46] If Finland does not build new nuclear power plants, it will be very difficult for the country to meet the obligations set out in the EU climate agreement

[q1_47] Using nuclear power to safeguard self-sufficiency in all circumstances will lead to the requirement that it must be possible to export nuclear electricity from time to time

[q1_48] Delay in the completion of the nuclear power plant (OL3) in Olkiluoto is not a sign that the plant is unsafe - on the contrary, it shows that our supervising authorities and the owner of the plant have extremely strict safety regulations

[q1_49] It is advisable to collect and utilise the uranium recovered as a by-product of Talvivaara quarrying operations

[q1_50] Electricity markets should not be blamed for high prices of electricity because without them electricity would be even more expensive

[q2_1] Do you think the production of the following energy alternatives should be increased or decreased: Coal

[q2_2] Do you think the production of the following energy alternatives should be increased or decreased: Peat

[q2_3] Do you think the production of the following energy alternatives should be increased or decreased: Natural gas

[q2_4] Do you think the production of the following energy alternatives should be increased or decreased: Nuclear power

[q2_5] Do you think the production of the following energy alternatives should be increased or decreased: Hydropower

[q2_6] Do you think the production of the following energy alternatives should be increased or decreased: Wood and other bioenergy

[q2_7] Do you think the production of the following energy alternatives should be increased or decreased: Wind power

[q2_8] Do you think the production of the following energy alternatives should be increased or decreased: Oil

[q2_9] Do you think the production of the following energy alternatives should be increased or decreased: Import of electricity from other countries

[q3a] The Parliament granted permits for construction of two new nuclear power plants last summer (1 July 2010). Do you think the decision of the Parliament was...

[q3b] The Parliament granted permits for construction of two new nuclear power plants last summer (1 July 2010). In your opinion, to how many new nuclear power plants should the permit have been granted?

[q4_1] How reliable do you regard the following information sources when it comes to environmental impact, costs and risks of electricity generation options? Ministry of the Environment

[q4_2] How reliable do you regard the following information sources when it comes to environmental impact, costs and risks of electricity generation options? Ministry of Employment and the Economy/its energy department

[q4_3] How reliable do you regard the following information sources when it comes to environmental impact, costs and risks of electricity generation options? The Finnish Government/top politicians

[q4_4] How reliable do you regard the following information sources when it comes to environmental impact, costs and risks of electricity generation options? Energy and electric companies

[q4_9] How reliable do you regard the following information sources when it comes to environmental impact, costs and risks of electricity generation options? The Energy Market Authority

[q4_10] How reliable do you regard the following information sources when it comes to environmental impact, costs and risks of electricity generation options? Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority in Finland (STUK)

[q4_11] How reliable do you regard the following information sources when it comes to environmental impact, costs and risks of electricity generation options? Associations and organisations in the energy industry (Finnish Energy etc.)

[q4_12] How reliable do you regard the following information sources when it comes to environmental impact, costs and risks of electricity generation options? Forest industry, export industry

[q4_13] How reliable do you regard the following information sources when it comes to environmental impact, costs and risks of electricity generation options? The Finnish Association for Nature Conservation

[q4_14] How reliable do you regard the following information sources when it comes to environmental impact, costs and risks of electricity generation options? Greenpeace

[q4_15] How reliable do you regard the following information sources when it comes to environmental impact, costs and risks of electricity generation options? WWF (World Wildlife Fund)

[q4_16] How reliable do you regard the following information sources when it comes to environmental impact, costs and risks of electricity generation options? Associations and organisations for environmental protection and nature conservation in general

[q4_17] How reliable do you regard the following information sources when it comes to environmental impact, costs and risks of electricity generation options? EU environmental officials and agencies

[q4_18] How reliable do you regard the following information sources when it comes to environmental impact, costs and risks of electricity generation options? Researchers and research institutions in the field of energy

[q4_19] How reliable do you regard the following information sources when it comes to environmental impact, costs and risks of electricity generation options? Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE) / TV and radio programmes of YLE

[q4_20] How reliable do you regard the following information sources when it comes to environmental impact, costs and risks of electricity generation options? The newspaper(s) you most frequently read

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[bv2] The respondent's age group

[bv3] Number of inhabitants in the respondent's municipality of residence

[bv4] The respondent's region (NUTS3) of residence

[bv5] The respondent's basic education

[bv6] The respondent's vocational education

[bv7] The respondent's economic activity and occupational status

[bv8] If the parliamentary elections were held now, which party would you vote for?

[bv10] Municipality of residence

[bv11] Mother tongue