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David Cameron says people are 'fed up' with onshore wind farms | David Cameron says people are 'fed up' with onshore wind farms |
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People are "fed up" with onshore wind farms being built, and "enough is enough", David Cameron has said. | People are "fed up" with onshore wind farms being built, and "enough is enough", David Cameron has said. |
The Conservatives say they would not subsidise new onshore turbines if they win the general election. | The Conservatives say they would not subsidise new onshore turbines if they win the general election. |
The prime minister also criticised the "religiosity" of fracking critics, saying he would be happy to see shale gas drilling in his constituency. | The prime minister also criticised the "religiosity" of fracking critics, saying he would be happy to see shale gas drilling in his constituency. |
Fracking is a "nascent industry" that needs a tax regime "to encourage it to get going", he added. | Fracking is a "nascent industry" that needs a tax regime "to encourage it to get going", he added. |
Shale gas is a natural gas that can be drawn from rock through hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. | Shale gas is a natural gas that can be drawn from rock through hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. |
'Very happy' | |
Supporters say it could significantly contribute to the UK's future energy needs, but critics say the process could lead to environmental problems. | Supporters say it could significantly contribute to the UK's future energy needs, but critics say the process could lead to environmental problems. |
Mr Cameron told the Commons Liaison Committee of senior MPs that some fracking critics "can't bear the thought of another carbon-based fuel rearing its head". | Mr Cameron told the Commons Liaison Committee of senior MPs that some fracking critics "can't bear the thought of another carbon-based fuel rearing its head". |
When Conservative MP Anne McIntosh said fracking was not about to come to Mr Cameron's Witney constituency in Oxfordshire, he replied: "I would be very happy if it did." | When Conservative MP Anne McIntosh said fracking was not about to come to Mr Cameron's Witney constituency in Oxfordshire, he replied: "I would be very happy if it did." |
The prime minister said there were some differences within the coalition government on environmental policy, but said they were "not huge ones". | The prime minister said there were some differences within the coalition government on environmental policy, but said they were "not huge ones". |
The Lib Dems have said they blocked changes on wind farms being made by the coalition. | The Lib Dems have said they blocked changes on wind farms being made by the coalition. |
'Wrong horse' | |
Mr Cameron said it was right that future developments should have to make their case through the planning system with no more subsidies. | Mr Cameron said it was right that future developments should have to make their case through the planning system with no more subsidies. |
People are "frankly fed up with so many wind farms being built that won't be necessary", he said. | People are "frankly fed up with so many wind farms being built that won't be necessary", he said. |
"Enough is enough and I am very clear about that", he added. | "Enough is enough and I am very clear about that", he added. |
When the Conservatives revealed their plans to end subsidies, Lib Dem Energy Secretary Ed Davey said: "Putting the brakes on onshore wind would be disastrous for business and jobs in our growing green economy." | When the Conservatives revealed their plans to end subsidies, Lib Dem Energy Secretary Ed Davey said: "Putting the brakes on onshore wind would be disastrous for business and jobs in our growing green economy." |
Responding to Mr Cameron's latest comments, Mr Davey's spokesman said 67% of people supported onshore wind energy in the latest Department of Energy and Climate Change research. | |
Craig Bennett, of Friends of the Earth, said: "Fracking is so unpopular, while renewable energy enjoys massive public support. The prime minister is backing the wrong horse." |
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