Poll: Clean energy NIMBY opposition overestimated by MPs and public

Michael Holder
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YouGov survey suggests there is far more support for local wind, solar, and pylon developments than most people think

Are political leaders and the public at large in danger of overestimating NIMBY opposition to clean energy projects in the UK? Fresh polling released today by non-profit Climate Barometer suggests MPs...

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