Government survey reveals strong public support for renewables

James S Murray
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But ground-breaking poll also reveals low levels of public awareness for many clean technologies

There are high levels of public support for the continued expansion of renewable energy capacity in the UK, according to the results of one of the largest surveys ever undertaken into attitudes towards...

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