Nova Scotians overwhelmingly support a continued ban on fracking, according to a just released poll. The poll found that 69% of Nova Scotians strongly support or support a continued moratorium on fracking, unless an independent review finds there is no risk to drinking water, human health, the climate or communities. The poll, conducted from September 30-October 6, during the last week of the provincial election, found strikingly solid support for a continued ban in all areas of the province –from a high of 72% in Cape Breton, to 70% in HRM and Annapolis Valley/South Shore, and 61% in the northern part of the province. The overwhelming support crossed the political spectrum – 71% percent of those committed to vote Liberal, 72% NDP and PC and 82% Green either strongly supported or supported a continued halt to fracking. Support was equally strong among men and women, and held steady across all age groups. Only 16% opposed a continued moratorium, with 8% opposed, and 8% strongly opposed. Fifteen percent had no opinion. atlantic.sierraclub.ca/en/media/release/nova-scotians-overwhelmingly-support-continued-ban-fracking
Posted on: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:32:04 +0000
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