Views about environmental regulation among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by importance of religion (2014) Switch to: Importance of religion in one's life among adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services by views about environmental protection

% of adults who would rather have a smaller government with fewer services 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 important54%40%3%3%10,756
Somewhat important46%49%2%2%4,573
Not too important39%58%2%2%1,933
Not at all important36%60%2%2%1,795
Don't know42%35%7%15%129
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