Americans are more likely to prioritize environmental protection over fossil fuel production this year as energy concerns have subsided since the 2022 crisis. However, partisans are more divided than ever on the trade-offs between the environment and economic growth. By a 59%-35% margin, Americans would prefer that the U.S. emphasize the development of alternative energy such as wind and solar over the production of oil, gas and coal. By a 56%-40% margin, Americans would prefer that the U.S. emphasize conservation of existing energy supplies over the production of oil, gas and coal.