Irish People Back Wind Energy

Voters say climate change will influence their decision on polling day

The Irish Wind Energy Association has welcomed the results of an Interactions opinion poll, published today, which found that 79 per cent of Irish people back wind energy. Confirming the popularity of Ireland’s main source of renewable energy the poll found similar levels of support for wind energy from the national sample and one composed entirely of people living in rural Ireland. Opposition to wind energy remains extremely low at only 4 per cent. Dr David Connolly, CEO of the Irish Wind Energy Association: “It’s no wonder that wind energy is so popular when it cuts our... ... More: Official Press Release IWEA

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