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
53%
42%
3%
2%
664
2007
36%
55%
4%
5%
581
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Age distribution among Mormons 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
21%
40%
24%
15%
357
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
24%
40%
20%
16%
259
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.
Generational cohort among Mormons 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
13%
14%
34%
28%
10%
1%
357
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
15%
21%
28%
24%
11%
1%
259
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 Mormons by views about environmental protection
% of Mormons who are…
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Men
Women
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
52%
48%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
39%
61%
263
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 Mormons 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
87%
1%
1%
8%
3%
357
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
82%
1%
2%
10%
5%
261
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 Mormons 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
5%
8%
87%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
12%
5%
84%
258
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 Mormons by views about environmental protection
% of Mormons 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
22%
16%
37%
25%
324
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
34%
25%
26%
14%
242
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.
Educational distribution among Mormons 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
25%
42%
26%
7%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
31%
36%
19%
14%
262
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Marital status among Mormons 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
71%
2%
7%
3%
17%
362
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
59%
5%
9%
6%
22%
261
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Parent of children under 18 among Mormons 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
43%
57%
362
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
38%
62%
261
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Belief in God among Mormons 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
91%
8%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
81%
14%
4%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
263
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Importance of religion in one's life among Mormons 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
87%
11%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
79%
15%
5%
2%
< 1%
263
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Attendance at religious services among Mormons 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
81%
13%
5%
< 1%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
69%
15%
14%
2%
263
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 prayer among Mormons 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
89%
5%
1%
4%
< 1%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
79%
9%
5%
6%
< 1%
263
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 participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Mormons 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
77%
7%
2%
13%
< 1%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
61%
8%
4%
26%
< 1%
263
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 meditation among Mormons 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
63%
9%
1%
26%
2%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
53%
12%
2%
32%
1%
263
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 Mormons by views about environmental protection
% of Mormons who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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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
87%
6%
4%
3%
1%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
74%
12%
5%
8%
1%
263
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Mormons by views about environmental protection
% of Mormons who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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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%
27%
14%
12%
< 1%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
51%
19%
11%
18%
< 1%
263
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Mormons by views about environmental protection
% of Mormons 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
67%
3%
24%
3%
3%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
60%
4%
27%
7%
2%
263
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Mormons by views about environmental protection
% of Mormons who say…
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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
63%
35%
2%
< 1%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
49%
50%
1%
< 1%
263
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Frequency of reading scripture among Mormons 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
82%
7%
2%
8%
1%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
69%
8%
5%
18%
< 1%
263
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Interpreting scripture among Mormons by views about environmental protection
% of Mormons who say the holy scripture is…
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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
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
32%
56%
5%
4%
3%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
33%
54%
2%
8%
4%
263
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Belief in Heaven among Mormons by views about environmental protection
% of Mormons who …in heaven
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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
97%
1%
2%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
93%
4%
3%
263
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Belief in Hell among Mormons by views about environmental protection
% of Mormons 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
63%
31%
5%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
61%
31%
8%
263
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Party affiliation among Mormons by views about environmental protection
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
85%
8%
7%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
54%
11%
34%
263
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Political ideology among Mormons by views about environmental protection
% of Mormons who are…
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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
77%
17%
4%
2%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
41%
37%
15%
6%
263
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Views about size of government among Mormons by views about environmental protection
% of Mormons who would rather have…
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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
89%
10%
< 1%
1%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
57%
37%
3%
2%
263
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Views about government aid to the poor among Mormons by views about environmental protection
% of Mormons who say government aid to the poor…
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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
77%
20%
3%
1%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
50%
45%
4%
1%
263
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Views about abortion among Mormons by views about environmental protection
% of Mormons who say abortion should be…
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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
19%
79%
2%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
38%
58%
3%
263
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Views about homosexuality among Mormons by views about environmental protection
% of Mormons who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
31%
63%
3%
3%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
45%
49%
4%
2%
263
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Views about same-sex marriage among Mormons by views about environmental protection
% of Mormons who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
17%
77%
6%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
36%
58%
6%
263
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Views about human evolution among Mormons by views about environmental protection
% of Mormons who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
8%
26%
1%
57%
8%
363
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
15%
34%
2%
44%
4%
263
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