Views about environmental regulation among immigrants by metro area (2014) Switch to: Metro area among immigrants by views about environmental protection

% of immigrants who say…

Metro areaStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Chicago Metro Area39%57%4%< 1%100
Houston Metro Area34%64%< 1%2%100
Los Angeles Metro Area28%64%3%5%309
Miami Metro Area32%65%< 1%3%192
New York City Metro Area30%63%2%5%440
Washington, DC Metro Area25%68%3%4%177
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