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UK Public Supports Renewable Energy
Official Press Release RenewableUK:
Official poll shows massive public support for building back better with renewables
New statistics unveiled by the Government show the vast majority of people support the rapid growth of renewable energy projects throughout the UK.
The latest Public Attitudes Tracker, published by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, shows 80% of people support the use of renewable energy, while only 3% oppose it. Offshore wind remains hugely popular at 77% and onshore wind also enjoys overwhelming backing at 73%. 79% of the public support wave and tidal energy. The poll also reveals that 82% of people are concerned about climate change. This percentage has been increasing gradually over the course of this year, up from 78% in the survey published in May and 81% in August. Similarly there has been an increase in... ... More: Official Press Release RenewableUK
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