| Survey year | 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 | 20% | 76% | 2% | 1% | 1,474 |
| 2007 | 18% | 78% | 3% | 1% | 826 |
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.
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Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who are ages…
| Views about environmental regulation | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 38% | 34% | 19% | 9% | 277 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 39% | 36% | 16% | 9% | 1,129 |
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.
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Generational cohort among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who are…
| Views about environmental regulation | 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 | 22% | 28% | 22% | 21% | 6% | < 1% | 277 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 26% | 23% | 26% | 19% | 6% | < 1% | 1,129 |
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.
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Gender composition among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who are…
| Views about environmental regulation | Men | Women | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 71% | 29% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 58% | 42% | 1,145 |
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.
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Racial and ethnic composition among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who identify as…
| Views about environmental regulation | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 81% | 3% | 6% | 6% | 5% | 275 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 79% | 3% | 4% | 9% | 4% | 1,129 |
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.
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Immigrant status among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who are…
| Views about environmental regulation | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 4% | 13% | 83% | 278 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 9% | 16% | 75% | 1,138 |
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.
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Income distribution among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who have a household income of…
| Views about environmental regulation | 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 | 26% | 19% | 27% | 28% | 263 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 21% | 19% | 31% | 29% | 1,063 |
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.
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Educational distribution among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who have completed…
| Views about environmental regulation | 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 | 31% | 39% | 21% | 8% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 20% | 34% | 27% | 19% | 1,145 |
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.
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Marital status among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who are…
| Views about environmental regulation | 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 | 38% | 8% | 12% | 1% | 41% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 34% | 12% | 11% | 3% | 41% | 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.
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Parent of children under 18 among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who are…
| Views about environmental regulation | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 24% | 76% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 21% | 79% | 1,142 |
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.
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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who say they…
| Views about environmental regulation | 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 | 12% | 21% | 16% | < 1% | 33% | 18% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 6% | 20% | 18% | 1% | 44% | 11% | 1,145 |
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.
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Importance of religion in one's life among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who say religion is…
| Views about environmental regulation | 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 | 4% | 16% | 28% | 50% | 2% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 3% | 13% | 33% | 50% | < 1% | 1,145 |
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 agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who attend religious services…
| Views about environmental regulation | 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 | 3% | 15% | 82% | < 1% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 1% | 20% | 79% | < 1% | 1,145 |
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.
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Frequency of prayer among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who pray…
| Views about environmental regulation | 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 | 8% | 6% | 3% | 82% | < 1% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 9% | 4% | 7% | 79% | < 1% | 1,145 |
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.
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who attend prayer group…
| Views about environmental regulation | 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 | 1% | 2% | 1% | 96% | 1% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 1% | 2% | 3% | 94% | < 1% | 1,145 |
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 agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who meditate…
| Views about environmental regulation | 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 | 23% | 8% | 3% | 65% | 1% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 25% | 13% | 8% | 53% | 1% | 1,145 |
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 agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Views about environmental regulation | 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 | 30% | 15% | 14% | 39% | 2% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 39% | 20% | 11% | 28% | 1% | 1,145 |
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 wonder about the universe among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Views about environmental regulation | 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 | 56% | 16% | 12% | 14% | 1% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 55% | 19% | 14% | 12% | < 1% | 1,145 |
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 agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Views about environmental regulation | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 3% | 21% | 58% | 17% | 1% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | < 1% | 26% | 52% | 20% | 1% | 1,145 |
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 agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who say…
| Views about environmental regulation | There are clear standards for what is right and wrong | Right or wrong depends on the situation | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 20% | 77% | 2% | 1% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 14% | 85% | 1% | < 1% | 1,145 |
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 reading scripture among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who read scripture…
| Views about environmental regulation | 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 | 5% | 3% | 8% | 83% | 1% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 3% | 4% | 5% | 88% | < 1% | 1,145 |
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.
Interpreting scripture among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who say the holy scripture is…
| Views about environmental regulation | 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 | 3% | 3% | 1% | 86% | 6% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | < 1% | 2% | < 1% | 93% | 5% | 1,145 |
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 Heaven among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who …in heaven
| Views about environmental regulation | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 18% | 66% | 16% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 13% | 76% | 11% | 1,145 |
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.
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Belief in Hell among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who …in hell
| Views about environmental regulation | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 14% | 74% | 12% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 8% | 84% | 8% | 1,145 |
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.
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Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who identify as…
| Views about environmental regulation | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 58% | 17% | 25% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 11% | 13% | 76% | 1,145 |
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.
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Political ideology among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who are…
| Views about environmental regulation | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 35% | 48% | 17% | < 1% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 4% | 37% | 55% | 3% | 1,145 |
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.
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Views about size of government among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who would rather have…
| Views about environmental regulation | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 81% | 15% | 1% | 3% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 41% | 51% | 4% | 4% | 1,145 |
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.
Views about government aid to the poor among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who say government aid to the poor…
| 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 | 61% | 34% | 4% | < 1% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 20% | 75% | 2% | 2% | 1,145 |
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.
Views about abortion among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who say abortion should be…
| Views about environmental regulation | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 75% | 22% | 2% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 90% | 8% | 2% | 1,145 |
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.
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Views about homosexuality among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who say homosexuality…
| 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 | 83% | 12% | 3% | 3% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 97% | 2% | 1% | < 1% | 1,145 |
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.
Views about same-sex marriage among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who …same-sex marriage
| 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 | 74% | 18% | 7% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 96% | 3% | 2% | 1,145 |
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.
Views about human evolution among agnostics by views about environmental protection
% of agnostics who say humans…
| 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 | 77% | 10% | 7% | 4% | 2% | 279 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 85% | 7% | 3% | 3% | 1% | 1,145 |
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.
