Irish Population Favours Wind Energy

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84% of adults in Ireland are in favour of wind power in Ireland according to a survey published by the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA). The results of the survey, which was carried out by Interactions in October 2017, show 47% of Irish adults polled said they were are strongly in favour of wind power in Ireland while a further 38% favour it. Overall this is a 4% increase in favourable attitudes towards wind power compared with similar research in 2013.

IWEA commissioned the research to assess perceptions and attitudes around wind energy among adults in Ireland and explore many key areas including the perceived benefits of wind energy and renewable versus carbon based energy preferences. Key findings of the survey include: 84% of people surveyed... ... More: Official Press Release IWEA

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IWEA, Ireland, wind energy, population