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British public not really “fed up with wind farms”

Are the British public really ‘fed up with wind farms’?Adam Boult for Metro.co.uk Thursday 18 Dec 2014 Earlier this week David Cameron stated that the British public are ‘fed up’ with onshore wind farms, and called for them to stop receiving state subsidies. Speaking to MPs, the Prime Minister said it was time to ditch funding for new turbines: ‘Let’s get rid of the subsidy, put them into the planning system. If they can make their case, they will make their case.’

We asked Metro readers what they thought of Cameron’s remarks – and here are a selection of responses received so far.

MORE: Poll: Are you fed up with wind farms?

We’re NOT fed up with wind farms

‘Wind farms are better than chimneys and also look better than a smokey sky.’ Mark Ulyatt

‘When me and my daughter are out in the car, we look for them. My daughter likes watching them go round, just as I do. I find them quite relaxing to watch.’ Kirsty Winfield

‘Well we could look at it this way. We could marvel at the ever improving technology using an almost infinite resource to help power our throwaway lifestyles. Or we could go like China and have pollution so bad you have to wear a mask if you go outside. If you ask me? Wind power, all the way.’ Chris Xryzoa Tempest …….

December 19, 2014 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | general