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
201427%68%2%3%7,556
200724%69%3%4%5,048
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated who are ages…

Views about environmental regulation18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy32%36%21%10%1,889
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost36%38%18%8%5,198
Neither/both equally31%39%20%10%179
Don't know34%31%20%15%171
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.

Generational cohort among the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated who are…

Views about environmental regulationYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy21%19%29%25%6%< 1%1,889
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost22%23%28%22%5%< 1%5,198
Neither/both equally19%26%25%21%8%1%179
Don't know22%22%21%23%10%2%171
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.

Gender composition among the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated who are…

Views about environmental regulationMenWomenSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy62%38%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost54%46%5,281
Neither/both equally66%34%187
Don't know55%45%180
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.

Racial and ethnic composition among the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated who identify as…

Views about environmental regulationWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy67%10%5%14%4%1,872
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost70%9%5%12%4%5,206
Neither/both equally60%10%6%14%9%177
Don't know54%8%7%25%7%172
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.

Immigrant status among the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated who are…

Views about environmental regulationImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy12%11%77%1,869
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost13%13%75%5,211
Neither/both equally12%10%78%181
Don't know24%9%68%174
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.

Income distribution among the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated 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%22%22%18%1,697
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost30%20%28%22%4,812
Neither/both equally35%25%20%20%148
Don't know54%14%20%12%133
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.

Educational distribution among the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated 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 economy53%30%12%5%1,903
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost32%33%21%14%5,268
Neither/both equally39%33%16%11%183
Don't know61%23%9%6%178
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.

Marital status among the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated who are…

Views about environmental regulationMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy36%10%13%4%37%1,897
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost38%12%11%3%36%5,263
Neither/both equally38%6%14%3%38%186
Don't know31%11%7%7%43%177
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.

Parent of children under 18 among the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated who are…

Views about environmental regulationParentsNon-parentsSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy26%74%1,902
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost26%74%5,264
Neither/both equally28%72%187
Don't know23%77%179
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated 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 economy36%24%11%1%23%5%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost23%21%12%< 1%38%6%5,281
Neither/both equally31%26%10%1%22%10%187
Don't know37%24%7%1%20%10%180
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.

Importance of religion in one's life among the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated who say religion is…

Views about environmental regulationVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy18%25%25%31%1%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost10%20%26%43%1%5,281
Neither/both equally16%24%22%34%4%187
Don't know26%24%14%28%8%180
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.

Attendance at religious services among the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated 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 economy6%27%67%< 1%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost4%23%74%< 1%5,281
Neither/both equally4%24%71%1%187
Don't know9%21%70%1%180
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 prayer among the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated who pray…

Views about environmental regulationAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy24%14%7%54%< 1%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost17%10%7%66%1%5,281
Neither/both equally26%8%7%59%< 1%187
Don't know30%10%6%52%2%180
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 the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated 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 economy7%4%4%84%< 1%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost4%3%3%90%< 1%5,281
Neither/both equally8%3%5%83%1%187
Don't know8%2%8%81%1%180
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 the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated 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 economy25%9%3%62%1%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost26%10%6%57%1%5,281
Neither/both equally29%13%6%49%2%187
Don't know30%5%2%54%9%180
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 the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated 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 economy38%14%11%36%2%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost40%17%11%31%2%5,281
Neither/both equally48%15%7%26%4%187
Don't know44%8%13%28%6%180
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 the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated 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 economy42%13%12%32%1%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost48%17%13%21%1%5,281
Neither/both equally50%15%13%17%4%187
Don't know45%14%9%26%7%180
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.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated 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 economy10%12%64%12%1%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost5%20%55%19%2%5,281
Neither/both equally8%19%50%13%9%187
Don't know16%12%46%12%14%180
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 absolute standards for right and wrong among the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated 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 economy26%72%1%1%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost18%80%1%1%5,281
Neither/both equally19%73%5%3%187
Don't know17%65%5%13%180
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 the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated 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 economy12%7%6%75%< 1%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost8%5%6%81%< 1%5,281
Neither/both equally13%7%7%71%2%187
Don't know22%5%6%67%1%180
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.

Interpreting scripture among the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated 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 economy15%15%1%61%8%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost7%10%< 1%77%6%5,281
Neither/both equally6%10%3%63%19%187
Don't know24%8%5%43%20%180
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 the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated 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 economy50%40%10%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost32%60%8%5,281
Neither/both equally34%47%20%187
Don't know47%30%22%180
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 Hell among the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated 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 economy38%53%9%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost23%70%7%5,281
Neither/both equally28%52%19%187
Don't know32%46%22%180
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 the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated 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 economy42%27%31%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost16%19%65%5,281
Neither/both equally30%34%37%187
Don't know16%50%33%180
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 the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated who are…

Views about environmental regulationConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy33%37%21%9%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost12%35%47%6%5,281
Neither/both equally20%44%22%13%187
Don't know18%32%22%28%180
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 the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated 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 economy63%33%2%2%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost41%52%4%4%5,281
Neither/both equally46%29%10%15%187
Don't know33%40%7%19%180
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 the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated 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 economy57%39%3%1%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost28%67%3%2%5,281
Neither/both equally37%41%17%4%187
Don't know24%43%12%20%180
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 the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated 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 economy60%35%5%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost79%18%3%5,281
Neither/both equally62%26%12%187
Don't know51%36%13%180
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 the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated 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 economy71%22%4%4%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost88%8%2%1%5,281
Neither/both equally74%10%8%8%187
Don't know64%12%6%17%180
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 same-sex marriage among the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated 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 economy63%28%9%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost85%11%4%5,281
Neither/both equally69%17%14%187
Don't know56%22%22%180
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 human evolution among the Unaffiliated by views about environmental protection

% of the Unaffiliated 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 economy50%18%4%24%3%1,908
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost70%13%4%11%1%5,281
Neither/both equally50%14%12%11%13%187
Don't know37%8%15%17%23%180
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.