07/17/2018
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British Voters Want Onshore Wind
Image: PixabayOfficial Press Release RenewableUK:
Majority of voters say Government should lift onshore wind ban - YouGov poll
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There is strong local support for building onshore wind farms over other infrastructure options.
An opinion poll by YouGov shows two-thirds of people in Britain think the Government should change its current policy of excluding new onshore wind farms from our energy mix. 66% say they would support a change in Government policy so that onshore wind farms can be built in places where they have local backing, to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and tackle climate change. Support for the move is high among Conservative voters, 61% of whom say the exclusion of onshore wind should end - 65% of people in rural areas agree. Just 15% of people oppose the... ... More: Official Press Release RenewableUK
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