Public support for renewables climbs to 79 per cent

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Official government survey finds opposition to renewables in the UK remains at just four per cent

Public support for renewables has climbed year-on-year, according to the latest government survey on attitudes to energy and climate issues. Asked if they supported or opposed the use of renewable...

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