British public loves renewable energy

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The Government’s latest survey of public attitudes towards renewables and tackling climate change shows that 88% of people support using renewable energy - a new record high - and only 2% oppose it.

The newest wave of polling in the Public Attitudes Tracker, conducted in the autumn and published today by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, beats the previous record of 87% set a year ago. When asked about individual technologies, 85% of people support offshore wind – another new record, beating the previous high of 84% set a year ago - and just 2% oppose it. 79% support onshore with only 4% opposing it. 84% support wave and tidal energy while just 1% oppose it. 74% of people say renewable energy provides economic benefits to... ... More: Official Press Release RenewableUK

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