Views about environmental regulation among independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe (2014) Switch to: Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among independents and those who don't lean to either party by views about environmental protection
% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say…
| Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At least once a week | 33% | 55% | 5% | 6% | 2,702 |
| Once or twice a month | 34% | 56% | 3% | 6% | 690 |
| Several times a year | 35% | 55% | 4% | 5% | 617 |
| Seldom/never | 39% | 52% | 4% | 6% | 1,475 |
| Don't know | 29% | 41% | 7% | 23% | 174 |
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