Majorities in U.S. favor more wind, solar power, though GOP support has dipped

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June 8, 2021

Most Americans support expanding solar and wind energy, but Republican support has dropped

Majorities in U.S. favor more wind, solar power, though GOP support has dipped

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Majorities in U.S. favor more wind, solar power, though GOP support has dipped

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Most Americans support expanding solar and wind energy, but Republican support has dropped
Republicans less likely than Democrats to see wind and solar as better for the environment, more reliable
Majorities of Americans see wind and solar power as better for the environment than most other energy sources, but public is divided on costs, reliability

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