Views about environmental regulation among adults who say religion is not at all important by metro area (2014) Switch to: Metro area among adults who say religion is not at all important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is not at all important 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
Boston Metro Area19%77%< 1%3%106
Los Angeles Metro Area20%78%1%1%153
New York City Metro Area22%76%1%1%248
San Francisco Metro Area17%77%6%< 1%112
Washington, DC Metro Area16%80%1%3%135
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