Communities near energy projects need higher incentives, says Tory MP
Tim Yeo says significant cash benefit should go to communities affected by fracking wells, wind turbines and solar farms
People who live near fracking wells, wind turbines and solar farms should receive much more money for putting up with them in Britain's national interest, a senior Tory MP has said. Tim Yeo, former...
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