Adults in states with fossil fuel-heavy economies are generally less supportive of stricter environmental laws than those in states that rely less on fossil fuels | Pew Research Center

May 19, 2025

Support for stricter environmental regulations outweighs opposition in a majority of states

Adults in states with fossil fuel-heavy economies are generally less supportive of stricter environmental laws than those in states that rely less on fossil fuels

Adults in states with fossil fuel-heavy economies are generally less supportive of stricter environmental laws than those in states that rely less on fossil fuels

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Adults in states with fossil fuel-heavy economies are generally less supportive of stricter environmental laws than those in states that rely less on fossil fuels

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Support for stricter environmental regulations outweighs opposition in a majority of states
Majorities in many states see stricter environmental laws as worthwhile
6 in 10 U.S. adults see stricter environmental regulations as ‘worth the cost,’ but views differ by party
Adults in states with fossil fuel-heavy economies are generally less supportive of stricter environmental laws than those in states that rely less on fossil fuels
Majorities of Americans say the federal government is doing too little to protect water and air quality