Party affiliation among who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by views about environmental protection (2014) Switch to: Views about environmental regulation among who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by political party
% of who say science is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…
| Views about environmental regulation | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 42% | 22% | 36% | 764 |
| Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 16% | 15% | 69% | 2,332 |
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