Renewables would boost First Nations’ support for mining in Ontario: poll – Mining.com

October 16, 2014

A new poll among Northern Ontario First Nation community residents exploring their attitudes towards renewable energy and resource develop shows a high level of support for provincial government renewable energy and conservation initiatives.

The results, presented Thursday by Oraclepoll Research President Paul Seccaspina at the Renewables & Mining Summit and Exhibition, shows the communities are specially favourable to solar power, with more than 8 in 10 supporting the technology.

While 57% of the participants in the Northern Ontario First Nation Residents’ Perceptions on Energy and Mining supported government initiatives that promote renewable energy policies, a conclusive 71% believe the provincial government is not doing enough to promote renewable energy in First Nation communities.

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