On average, around 64 percent of U.S. adults stated that the most important priority for addressing energy supply should be expanding wind, solar, and hydrogen production. Furthermore, such support gets polarized when comparing the political preferences of the interviewees. Almost two-thirds of respondents who identified as Republican or leaning Republican stated they prefer addressing energy supply with expanding oil, coal, and natural gas exploration and production.
Opinions on which energy sources should be prioritized for addressing the energy supply in the United States in 2024, by age and political preference
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Expanding exploration and production of oil, coal and natural gas
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