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
201443%50%3%4%18,725
200734%56%4%7%20,547
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who say religion is very important by religious group

% of adults who say religion is very important 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
Catholic40%54%2%4%4,220
Evangelical Protestant50%43%3%4%6,904
Historically Black Protestant36%57%2%4%1,641
Jehovah's Witness33%53%4%10%224
Jewish34%61%1%3%279
Mainline Protestant40%54%3%3%3,317
Mormon55%40%4%2%559
Muslim30%65%4%1%154
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")38%54%3%5%826
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important who are ages…

Views about environmental regulation18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy15%32%31%22%7,973
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost18%35%28%19%9,114
Neither/both equally13%33%27%27%522
Don't know11%25%21%43%663
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Generational cohort among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important who are…

Views about environmental regulationYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy9%11%27%37%15%1%7,973
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost11%13%29%33%12%1%9,114
Neither/both equally7%11%28%32%19%4%522
Don't know6%10%21%26%31%7%663
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Gender composition among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important who are…

Views about environmental regulationMenWomenSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy48%52%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost39%61%9,328
Neither/both equally43%57%540
Don't know31%69%691
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important who identify as…

Views about environmental regulationWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy67%13%2%14%3%8,043
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost56%19%3%18%4%9,217
Neither/both equally67%11%2%15%5%518
Don't know53%17%3%24%4%664
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Immigrant status among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important who are…

Views about environmental regulationImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy14%8%79%8,057
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost18%9%74%9,210
Neither/both equally13%7%80%527
Don't know24%7%68%671
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Income distribution among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important who have a household income of…

Views about environmental regulationLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy38%21%25%16%6,969
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost38%21%26%15%8,086
Neither/both equally39%21%27%13%424
Don't know61%16%16%7%461
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Educational distribution among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important who have completed…

Views about environmental regulationHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy47%32%14%7%8,116
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost41%32%15%11%9,277
Neither/both equally41%37%15%7%537
Don't know66%19%11%5%681
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Marital status among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important who are…

Views about environmental regulationMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy58%4%12%8%18%8,131
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost50%6%15%8%22%9,288
Neither/both equally53%3%12%13%19%530
Don't know40%3%16%22%19%682
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Parent of children under 18 among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important who are…

Views about environmental regulationParentsNon-parentsSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy31%69%8,134
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost31%69%9,291
Neither/both equally29%71%536
Don't know24%76%687
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important 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 economy90%8%1%1%< 1%< 1%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost86%11%1%1%1%< 1%9,328
Neither/both equally88%8%1%2%1%1%540
Don't know83%11%1%4%< 1%1%691
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Attendance at religious services among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important 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 economy62%27%11%< 1%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost58%31%11%< 1%9,328
Neither/both equally64%18%15%2%540
Don't know59%23%15%3%691
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Frequency of prayer among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important who pray…

Views about environmental regulationAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy83%12%2%3%1%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost81%13%2%3%1%9,328
Neither/both equally84%9%2%3%3%540
Don't know81%10%2%4%3%691
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 participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important 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 economy44%13%10%32%1%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost39%14%11%36%1%9,328
Neither/both equally47%11%6%36%1%540
Don't know43%10%6%37%4%691
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 adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important 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 economy52%7%3%35%3%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost54%8%3%33%2%9,328
Neither/both equally59%4%2%30%4%540
Don't know60%5%2%26%7%691
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 adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important 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 economy77%11%5%5%1%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost76%12%6%5%1%9,328
Neither/both equally80%8%5%5%2%540
Don't know72%10%5%7%6%691
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 adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important 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 economy49%15%11%23%2%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost49%16%11%22%2%9,328
Neither/both equally55%11%8%23%3%540
Don't know50%13%9%21%8%691
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important 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 economy59%5%30%4%2%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost51%8%33%5%3%9,328
Neither/both equally56%5%29%3%7%540
Don't know51%3%32%5%10%691
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important 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 economy51%47%1%1%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost35%62%2%1%9,328
Neither/both equally42%48%8%2%540
Don't know30%56%3%11%691
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 adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important 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 economy61%12%7%19%1%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost55%13%8%23%1%9,328
Neither/both equally62%13%7%16%1%540
Don't know62%8%4%22%4%691
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Interpreting scripture among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important 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 economy55%29%4%7%5%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost43%34%3%13%6%9,328
Neither/both equally44%23%10%9%13%540
Don't know57%13%10%6%13%691
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 adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important 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 economy89%5%6%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost87%8%5%9,328
Neither/both equally82%8%10%540
Don't know84%4%12%691
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Belief in Hell among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important 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 economy78%14%7%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost72%21%7%9,328
Neither/both equally65%21%14%540
Don't know65%17%18%691
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.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important who identify as…

Views about environmental regulationRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy58%15%27%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost32%18%50%9,328
Neither/both equally38%31%31%540
Don't know30%33%38%691
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.

Political ideology among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important who are…

Views about environmental regulationConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy61%23%10%6%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost36%36%22%6%9,328
Neither/both equally44%29%11%16%540
Don't know39%21%17%22%691
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 size of government among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important who would rather have…

Views about environmental regulationSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy66%30%1%2%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost42%51%4%4%9,328
Neither/both equally52%25%11%12%540
Don't know35%43%7%15%691
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 adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important who say government aid to the poor…

Views about environmental regulationDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy62%33%3%2%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost37%57%4%2%9,328
Neither/both equally41%39%18%3%540
Don't know31%43%7%18%691
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 adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important who say abortion should be…

Views about environmental regulationLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy29%68%4%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost45%51%4%9,328
Neither/both equally31%56%13%540
Don't know24%56%20%691
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 homosexuality among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important who say homosexuality…

Views about environmental regulationShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy37%54%5%4%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost55%38%4%3%9,328
Neither/both equally31%41%20%7%540
Don't know35%43%7%15%691
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important who …same-sex marriage

Views about environmental regulationStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy26%66%8%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost45%48%7%9,328
Neither/both equally28%53%19%540
Don't know22%55%23%691
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Views about human evolution among adults who say religion is very important by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say religion is very important who say humans…

Views about environmental regulationEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy11%25%2%56%5%8,166
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost17%33%3%43%4%9,328
Neither/both equally7%18%8%50%16%540
Don't know8%16%8%38%30%691
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.