Partisans far apart over the need for government regulations to spur renewable energy use

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An increased share of Republicans would prioritize fossil fuel expansion over development of alternative energy sources
Republicans have increased support for fossil fuels over the past year
Decrease in Republican support for wind and solar power over the past year
Younger adults, Democrats are more inclined to phase out gas-powered cars, all fossil fuel use
Most Americans oppose Arctic drilling; about half say canceling Keystone XL pipeline was the right decision
Wide differences by party and ideology in views of actions taken to reduce the effects of climate change
Wide partisan differences in views of climate scientists’ understanding
Widening partisan differences in views of climate scientists’ understanding
Republican support for stricter environmental regulations has dropped
Wide partisan divide over impact of human activity on climate change
About seven-in-ten Hispanics say climate change affects their local community at least some

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