WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - As the prospect of building a nuclear power plant in the North Country is explored, a recent study found that the more local residents know about it, the more they support it.

However, the survey also says most people know little about nuclear energy.

Nuclear power can be scary. For some, it evokes images of disasters like Fukushima and Chernobyl.

Some believe it’s the future of clean energy.

According to a recent study conducted by Jefferson Community College’s Center for Community Studies, the North Country is trending toward the latter.

32% of those surveyed say they’re informed on the topic of nuclear power and in favor of it. Only 8% say they’re informed and are opposed. Center for Community Studies Director Joel LaLone says that paints a somewhat fav

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