Views about environmental regulation among adults in Virginia
% of adults in Virginia who say…
| Survey year | Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 882. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| 2014 | 38% | 58% | 2% | 1% | 882 |
| 2007 | 30% | 62% | 3% | 5% | 997 |
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Views about environmental regulation among adults in Virginia by religious group
% of adults in Virginia who say…
| Religious tradition | Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 0. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Catholic | 36% | 61% | 2% | 1% | 119 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 50% | 47% | 2% | 1% | 243 |
| Mainline Protestant | 34% | 62% | 2% | 2% | 185 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 30% | 65% | 4% | 1% | 171 |
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Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who are ages…
| Views about environmental regulation | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 316. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 18% | 30% | 29% | 23% | 316 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 26% | 38% | 25% | 11% | 503 |
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Generational cohort among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who are…
| Views about environmental regulation | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 316. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 8% | 14% | 25% | 36% | 16% | < 1% | 316 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 15% | 20% | 29% | 29% | 7% | < 1% | 503 |
Gender composition among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who are…
| Views about environmental regulation | Men | Women | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 53% | 47% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 45% | 55% | 511 |
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who identify as…
| Views about environmental regulation | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 318. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 75% | 14% | 4% | 4% | 2% | 318 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 60% | 21% | 5% | 9% | 4% | 505 |
Immigrant status among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who are…
| Views about environmental regulation | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 322. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 7% | 4% | 89% | 322 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 15% | 9% | 76% | 504 |
Income distribution among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who have a household income of…
| Views about environmental regulation | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 284. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 26% | 22% | 28% | 24% | 284 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 25% | 21% | 32% | 22% | 462 |
Educational distribution among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who have completed…
| Views about environmental regulation | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 328. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 43% | 31% | 17% | 9% | 328 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 33% | 29% | 21% | 17% | 510 |
Marital status among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who are…
| Views about environmental regulation | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 327. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 56% | 6% | 9% | 8% | 20% | 327 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 50% | 6% | 15% | 5% | 24% | 511 |
Parent of children under 18 among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who are…
| Views about environmental regulation | Parents | Non-parents | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 327. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 24% | 76% | 327 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 32% | 68% | 509 |
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who say they…
| Views about environmental regulation | Believe in God; absolutely certain | Believe in God; fairly certain | Believe in God; not too/not at all certain | Believe in God; don't know | Do not believe in God | Other/don't know if they believe in God | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 80% | 11% | 3% | < 1% | 4% | 2% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 59% | 22% | 6% | < 1% | 11% | 2% | 511 |
Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who say religion is…
| Views about environmental regulation | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 71% | 16% | 8% | 4% | 1% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 52% | 26% | 11% | 11% | < 1% | 511 |
Attendance at religious services among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who attend religious services…
| Views about environmental regulation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 54% | 25% | 20% | < 1% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 38% | 37% | 25% | < 1% | 511 |
Frequency of prayer among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who pray…
| Views about environmental regulation | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 70% | 13% | 4% | 11% | 1% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 52% | 16% | 6% | 24% | 1% | 511 |
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who attend prayer group…
| Views about environmental regulation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 36% | 12% | 6% | 45% | 1% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 25% | 11% | 6% | 58% | 1% | 511 |
Frequency of meditation among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who meditate…
| Views about environmental regulation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 41% | 7% | 4% | 45% | 4% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 40% | 14% | 8% | 37% | 1% | 511 |
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Views about environmental regulation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 66% | 13% | 7% | 13% | < 1% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 57% | 18% | 10% | 14% | 1% | 511 |
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Views about environmental regulation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 53% | 10% | 11% | 24% | 2% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 46% | 19% | 15% | 20% | 1% | 511 |
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Views about environmental regulation | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 47% | 7% | 42% | 4% | 1% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 32% | 13% | 42% | 10% | 3% | 511 |
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who say…
| Views about environmental regulation | There are clear standards for what is right and wrong | Right or wrong depends on the situation | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 47% | 51% | 1% | 1% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 29% | 69% | 1% | 1% | 511 |
Frequency of reading scripture among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who read scripture…
| Views about environmental regulation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 52% | 11% | 7% | 30% | < 1% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 37% | 11% | 7% | 45% | 1% | 511 |
Interpreting scripture among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who say the holy scripture is…
| Views about environmental regulation | Word of God; should be taken literally | Word of God; not everything taken literally | Word of God; other/don't know | Not the word of God | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 49% | 26% | 2% | 20% | 3% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 30% | 22% | 4% | 36% | 9% | 511 |
Belief in Heaven among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who …in heaven
| Views about environmental regulation | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 82% | 10% | 8% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 71% | 22% | 6% | 511 |
Belief in Hell among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who …in hell
| Views about environmental regulation | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 70% | 21% | 9% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 58% | 34% | 7% | 511 |
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who identify as…
| Views about environmental regulation | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 63% | 14% | 23% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 28% | 21% | 51% | 511 |
Political ideology among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who are…
| Views about environmental regulation | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 61% | 26% | 10% | 3% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 25% | 45% | 25% | 6% | 511 |
Views about size of government among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who would rather have…
| Views about environmental regulation | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 76% | 22% | < 1% | 2% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 42% | 51% | 4% | 3% | 511 |
Views about government aid to the poor among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who say government aid to the poor…
| Views about environmental regulation | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 67% | 29% | 3% | 1% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 37% | 56% | 4% | 3% | 511 |
Views about abortion among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who say abortion should be…
| Views about environmental regulation | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 39% | 58% | 3% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 66% | 31% | 2% | 511 |
Views about homosexuality among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who say homosexuality…
| Views about environmental regulation | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | |||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 45% | 48% | 5% | 2% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 74% | 24% | 2% | 1% | 511 |
Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who …same-sex marriage
| Views about environmental regulation | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 32% | 62% | 6% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 64% | 30% | 6% | 511 |
Views about human evolution among adults in Virginia by views about environmental protection
% of adults in Virginia who say humans…
| Views about environmental regulation | Evolved; due to natural processes | Evolved; due to God's design | Evolved; don't know how | Always existed in present form | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 329. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. 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. | ||||||
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 15% | 28% | 2% | 49% | 5% | 329 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 38% | 31% | 3% | 26% | 2% | 511 |
