A new survey has revealed that almost two-thirds of Britons would choose to live near a wind farm over a fracking site. The YouGov poll, commissioned by renewable energy firm Ecotricity, found that 62% of participants – if forced to choose – would prefer to have a wind farm in their local council area. In comparison, 19% said they would prefer to live near to a fracking site. The findings are broadly similar to a government survey looking at attitudes towards the Departments of Energy and Climate Change’s (DECC) priorities. The latest figures, published in February, found that 27% support shale gas extraction whilst 77% support renewables, including onshore wind. Come along to the Reclaim the Power action camp to find out how to make sure our voices are heard, loud and clear. No Dash for Gas A new survey has revealed that almost two-thirds of Britons would choose to live near a wind farm over a fracking site. The YouGov poll, commissioned by renewable energy firm Ecotricity, found that 62% of participants – if forced to choose – would prefer to have a wind farm in their local council area. In comparison, 19% said they would prefer to live near to a fracking site. The findings are broadly similar to a government survey looking at attitudes towards the Departments of Energy and Climate Change’s (DECC) priorities. The latest figures, published in February, found that 27% support shale gas extraction whilst 77% support renewables, including onshore wind. Come along to the Reclaim the Power action camp to find out how to make sure our voices are heard, loud and clear.
Posted on: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 07:30:25 +0000
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