The vast majority of Scots prioritise investment in renewable energy over oil and gas, shale gas or building new nuclear power stations, according to a new poll by YouGov. Scottish Renewables commissioned the poll of 1,013 people, finding that 70 per cent want to see more renewable energy, while 42 per cent of respondents said government should not prioritise building new or extending the life of fossil fuel power stations. Only 33 per cent of those polled said new nuclear power plants should be treated as a priority, with 19 per cent choosing to back fracking.
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