Views about human evolution among adults in Iowa by views about environmental protection (2014) Switch to: Views about environmental regulation among adults in Iowa by views about human evolution

% of adults in Iowa 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 economy23%25%6%42%5%123
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost41%31%2%21%4%189
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