Views about human evolution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about environmental protection (2014) Switch to: Views about environmental regulation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week by views about human evolution

% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe at least once a week 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 economy22%26%3%45%4%5,969
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost41%26%4%26%3%9,601
Neither/both equally20%17%10%38%15%476
Don't know17%13%11%34%24%468
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