Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
36%
57%
3%
4%
2,015
2007
31%
59%
3%
6%
1,701
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Age distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
30%
36%
24%
10%
728
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
31%
41%
22%
6%
1,117
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Generational cohort among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
18%
19%
29%
27%
6%
< 1%
728
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
16%
23%
32%
25%
4%
< 1%
1,117
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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Men
Women
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
57%
43%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
49%
51%
1,141
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
57%
17%
3%
16%
6%
719
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
52%
19%
3%
19%
6%
1,113
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
13%
11%
76%
716
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
16%
9%
75%
1,120
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
48%
22%
17%
13%
640
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
45%
20%
24%
11%
1,026
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Educational distribution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
63%
25%
8%
3%
733
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
47%
33%
14%
6%
1,138
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Marital status among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
35%
13%
14%
5%
33%
729
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
39%
13%
13%
4%
32%
1,137
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
28%
72%
734
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
34%
66%
1,137
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
62%
25%
8%
1%
3%
1%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
58%
29%
7%
< 1%
4%
2%
1,141
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Importance of religion in one's life among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
42%
58%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
36%
64%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
1,141
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
11%
41%
47%
1%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
11%
40%
49%
< 1%
1,141
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Frequency of prayer among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
45%
22%
11%
21%
< 1%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
45%
21%
9%
24%
1%
1,141
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
14%
8%
8%
70%
< 1%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
11%
7%
6%
75%
< 1%
1,141
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Frequency of meditation among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
31%
11%
3%
54%
1%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
37%
8%
5%
50%
1%
1,141
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
47%
15%
11%
25%
1%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
51%
16%
10%
20%
2%
1,141
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
45%
13%
10%
32%
1%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
45%
16%
11%
27%
1%
1,141
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
20%
8%
60%
10%
1%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
16%
16%
55%
9%
3%
1,141
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
29%
68%
1%
1%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
25%
72%
1%
1%
1,141
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Frequency of reading scripture among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
21%
12%
7%
59%
< 1%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
22%
11%
9%
59%
1%
1,141
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Interpreting scripture among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
30%
25%
2%
34%
9%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
21%
24%
1%
45%
10%
1,141
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Belief in Heaven among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
79%
13%
8%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
69%
22%
8%
1,141
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Belief in Hell among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
61%
31%
7%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
52%
40%
8%
1,141
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Party affiliation among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
37%
28%
35%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
22%
25%
53%
1,141
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Political ideology among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
35%
33%
22%
10%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
22%
39%
32%
8%
1,141
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Views about size of government among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
54%
43%
1%
2%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
42%
52%
3%
3%
1,141
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Views about government aid to the poor among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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Views about environmental regulation
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
53%
43%
2%
2%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
37%
57%
5%
1%
1,141
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Views about abortion among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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Views about environmental regulation
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
47%
47%
6%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
61%
34%
5%
1,141
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Views about homosexuality among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
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Views about environmental regulation
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
62%
29%
4%
5%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
76%
18%
3%
2%
1,141
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Views about same-sex marriage among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who …same-sex marriage
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Views about environmental regulation
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
52%
38%
10%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
67%
26%
7%
1,141
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Views about human evolution among Nothing in particulars (religion important) by views about environmental protection
% of Nothing in particulars (religion important) who say humans…
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Views about environmental regulation
Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
29%
27%
3%
38%
3%
736
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
37%
28%
6%
27%
2%
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Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.