Support for onshore wind farms in the UK is considerably higher than previously thought, according to a poll from ComRes for climate charity 10:10. The poll, which was conducted on behalf of the Climate Institute, found that support for offshore wind power has increased by more than 10 percentage points since last year, with nearly half (47 per cent) now The public’s priorities appeared to conflict with those of the government, which has blocked onshore wind farms, whilst supporting shale gas and nuclear plants. The poll indicated that wind turbines are more popular with the public than either fracking or nuclear power. Even in rural areas where respondents might live close to windfarms, support remained at 65%, with opposition at 25%.
Support for onshore wind farms in the UK is considerably higher than previously thought, according to a poll from ComRes for climate charity 10:10. The results showed that 73% of the public supported onshore wind farms, with 17% opposed. The public’s priorities appeared to conflict with those of the government, which has blocked onshore wind farms, whilst supporting shale gas and nuclear plants. The poll indicated that wind turbines are more popular with the public than either fracking or nuclear power. Even in rural areas where respondents might live close to windfarms, support remained at 65%, with opposition at 25%.