Views about environmental regulation

% of adults who say…

Survey yearStricter 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
201438%57%2%3%35,071
200730%61%3%6%35,556
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.

Learn More: Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy, Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

Views about environmental regulation by religious group

% of adults who say…

Religious traditionStricter 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
Buddhist20%77%1%1%264
Catholic39%55%2%3%7,202
Evangelical Protestant48%45%3%4%8,593
Hindu26%69%2%3%199
Historically Black Protestant36%58%2%4%1,916
Jehovah's Witness33%54%4%9%245
Jewish25%71%2%2%847
Mainline Protestant38%56%3%3%6,083
Mormon53%42%3%2%664
Muslim27%67%3%3%237
Orthodox Christian32%66%< 1%2%186
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")27%68%2%3%7,556
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.

Learn More: Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy, Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say they…

Views about environmental regulationBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy71%18%4%1%5%2%13,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost57%21%6%1%13%2%19,928
Neither/both equally67%17%5%2%6%3%910
Don't know69%16%3%4%5%4%1,067
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.

Learn More: Believe in God; absolutely certain, Believe in God; fairly certain, Believe in God; not too/not at all certain, Do not believe in God

Importance of religion in one's life by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is…

Views about environmental regulationVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy61%23%8%7%1%13,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost47%26%13%14%1%19,928
Neither/both equally59%23%7%9%2%910
Don't know63%20%7%7%4%1,067
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.

Learn More: Very important, Somewhat important, Not too important, Not at all important

Attendance at religious services by views about environmental protection

% of adults who attend religious services…

Views about environmental regulationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy42%33%25%< 1%13,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost31%34%34%< 1%19,928
Neither/both equally42%26%30%2%910
Don't know43%25%29%3%1,067
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month/a few times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of prayer by views about environmental protection

% of adults who pray…

Views about environmental regulationAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy61%16%5%17%1%13,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost50%16%6%27%1%19,928
Neither/both equally62%11%5%20%2%910
Don't know65%10%4%18%4%1,067
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.

Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups by views about environmental protection

% of adults who attend prayer group…

Views about environmental regulationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy29%10%9%51%1%13,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost21%9%8%62%< 1%19,928
Neither/both equally30%9%6%53%2%910
Don't know31%8%6%51%4%1,067
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of meditation by views about environmental protection

% of adults who meditate…

Views about environmental regulationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy41%8%4%46%2%13,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost39%9%5%46%1%19,928
Neither/both equally46%7%4%40%3%910
Don't know49%5%3%35%8%1,067
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing by views about environmental protection

% of adults who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about environmental regulationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy61%14%9%15%1%13,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost56%16%10%17%1%19,928
Neither/both equally65%12%8%13%3%910
Don't know62%10%8%14%7%1,067
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe by views about environmental protection

% of adults who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about environmental regulationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy44%15%12%27%2%13,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost46%17%13%22%1%19,928
Neither/both equally49%12%10%24%4%910
Don't know46%13%9%24%8%1,067
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Sources of guidance on right and wrong by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about environmental regulationReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy41%7%44%6%2%13,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost28%13%46%11%2%19,928
Neither/both equally36%10%40%6%8%910
Don't know38%7%39%6%10%1,067
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.

Learn More: Religion, Philosophy/reason, Common sense, Science

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say…

Views about environmental regulationThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy43%55%1%1%13,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost27%71%1%1%19,928
Neither/both equally34%57%7%2%910
Don't know27%59%3%11%1,067
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.

Learn More: There are clear standards for what is right and wrong, Right or wrong depends on the situation

Frequency of reading scripture by views about environmental protection

% of adults who read scripture…

Views about environmental regulationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy41%11%8%39%1%13,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost30%10%9%50%1%19,928
Neither/both equally40%11%8%38%2%910
Don't know45%8%6%38%4%1,067
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Interpreting scripture by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say the holy scripture is…

Views about environmental regulationWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy40%28%3%23%6%13,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost24%26%2%41%7%19,928
Neither/both equally30%19%7%27%17%910
Don't know41%14%10%19%17%1,067
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.

Learn More: Word of God; should be taken literally, Word of God; not everything taken literally, Not the word of God

Belief in Heaven by views about environmental protection

% of adults who …in heaven

Views about environmental regulationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy80%13%7%13,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost67%26%7%19,928
Neither/both equally68%17%14%910
Don't know71%14%15%1,067
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.

Learn More: Believe, Don't believe

Belief in Hell by views about environmental protection

% of adults who …in hell

Views about environmental regulationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy67%25%8%13,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost52%41%7%19,928
Neither/both equally53%31%16%910
Don't know53%28%19%1,067
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.

Learn More: Believe, Don't believe