Ban wind farms on protected peat land in England

In its recent consultation on new onshore wind planning regulations, the government asked if some habitats, such as those containing peat soils, need extra protection from renewable energy development. We say YES! As did 90% of respondents to this question.

8,062 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Friday 24th January 2025
Last 24 hours signatures
47
Signature Deadline
Thursday 24th July 2025
Estimated Final Signatures: 10,870

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We think the unintended consequence of building wind farms on protected peat land would be to worsen the nature and climate crisis - peatland's stored carbon would be released as a result of infrastructure construction. Reliable analysis shows there's plenty of available land in England for all the onshore wind farms needed for the green transition, without building on protected peatland. The Government should apply the precautionary principle - there is nothing to lose by doing so.


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