(TNND) — A majority of Americans favor expanded use of wind and solar energy over fossil fuel sources, but that support has softened over the last five years.

Five years ago, two-thirds of Republicans wanted to prioritize renewable energy production.

Today, just a third of Republicans feel the same.

And 67% of Republicans want to prioritize expanded exploration and production of oil, coal and natural gas.

Republicans seem to be with President Donald Trump and his “drill, baby, drill” rallying cry that emphasizes fossil fuel production.

Trump declared a national energy emergency on Day 1 of his new term, formed a National Energy Dominance Council and lifted environmental rules for coal plants.

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” would accelerate the expiration of clean vehicle c

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