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Public support for renewables hits record 85 per cent high

Michael Holder
Michael Holder
clock 26 April 2018 •
Public support for renewables hits record 85 per cent high

Latest government attitudes survey shows overwhelming support for clean energy - particularly solar and offshore wind - alongside rising concern over climate change

Support for renewable energy among UK residents has climbed yet again to hit 85 per cent, its highest level since the government first began recording attitudes towards energy and climate change issues...

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