POLL-Americans split along party lines over green stimulus

(Reuters, 25 Jun 2020) More than half of Democrats said Congress should prioritize clean-energy industries in the next stimulus package compared to 18% of Republicans.

Americans are split along party lines over whether federal stimulus programs to boost the U.S. economy during the COVID-19 pandemic should prioritize clean energy businesses, according to a survey published by Reuters/Ipsos on Thursday.

The results reveal the tricky politics around energy and the environment as lawmakers debate whether the twin economic and health crises sweeping the globe are an opportunity to speed the transition from fossil fuels.

The poll shows 36% of Americans believe the U.S. Congress should prioritize clean-energy industries and businesses in the next stimulus package, including 53% of Democrats and 18% of Republicans.

Another 36% believe Congress should prioritize the most productive industries and businesses regardless of environmental impact, including 24% of Democrats and 57% of Republicans, according to the survey.

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Reuters, 25 Jun 2020: POLL-Americans split along party lines over green stimulus