Wind industry should avoid branding opponents "Nimbys"

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Report encourages developers to gain trust of communities

The idea that residents only object to renewable power facilities such as wind turbines as a result of a "Not In My Back Yard" (Nimby) attitude is outdated, with little evidence to support the belief,...

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