Views about environmental regulation among conservatives by importance of religion (2014) Switch to: Importance of religion in one's life among conservatives by views about environmental protection

% of conservatives who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeStricter 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
Very important56%39%3%3%9,129
Somewhat important54%41%2%3%2,473
Not too important51%44%2%3%731
Not at all important51%43%3%3%537
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