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USA poll shows concern about climate change, favouring green energy

Poll: Green power should replace nuclear,U-T San Diego By Morgan Lee9 A.M.JAN 8 A majority of utility customers in San Diego and Orange counties say climate change considerations should weigh in replacing power from the recently retired San Onofre nuclear plant, according to a survey released Wednesday by the Sierra Club.

The survey conducted by Raleigh, N.C.-based Public Policy Polling found 51 percent of utility customers believe the “potential impact on climate disruption” should be a major consideration in replacing San Onofre. An additional 25 percent said climate issues should be a minor consideration, 19 percent said climate should not be a consideration at all and 5 percent were not sure. …..http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/jan/08/survey-hightlights-green-energy/

January 9, 2014 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | general