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07/20/2007 Majority of respondents support wind farms
07/20/2007 - Majority of respondents support wind farms
A survey conducted by Innovative Research Group gauged Ontarians who live in areas where wind development projects are currently in place. They found that:
- Nine in ten residents agree that wind energy is an environmentally friendly way to meet Ontario’s energy needs
- Two-thirds strongly agree renewable energy is the responsible thing to do
- 3 out of 4 believe wind farms symbolize a greener future for Canada
- 89% of respondents who live within one mile of wind farms support its development
- Seven in-ten are not nervous about wind farms being located near them
- support for wind farms increases as communities become increasingly familiar
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