Views about environmental regulation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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 |
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2014 | 36% | 60% | 2% | 2% | 4,502 |
2007 | 28% | 65% | 3% | 4% | 5,071 |
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by religious group
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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 |
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Catholic | 37% | 60% | 2% | 2% | 1,070 |
Evangelical Protestant | 47% | 48% | 2% | 3% | 906 |
Historically Black Protestant | 32% | 63% | 3% | 3% | 215 |
Jewish | 24% | 72% | 3% | 2% | 143 |
Mainline Protestant | 37% | 60% | 1% | 2% | 864 |
Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 26% | 70% | 2% | 2% | 976 |
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Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are ages…
Views about environmental regulation | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample size |
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 19% | 36% | 27% | 19% | 1,578 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 22% | 39% | 24% | 15% | 2,649 |
Don't know | 21% | 25% | 21% | 33% | 102 |
Generational cohort among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…
Views about environmental regulation | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample size |
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 12% | 16% | 27% | 32% | 12% | 1% | 1,578 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 13% | 17% | 31% | 29% | 10% | 1% | 2,649 |
Don't know | 11% | 17% | 18% | 29% | 18% | 7% | 102 |
Gender composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…
Views about environmental regulation | Men | Women | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 57% | 43% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 46% | 54% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 44% | 56% | 107 |
Racial and ethnic composition among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who identify as…
Views about environmental regulation | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample size |
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 70% | 8% | 6% | 14% | 3% | 1,588 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 66% | 10% | 7% | 15% | 3% | 2,684 |
Don't know | 62% | 4% | 12% | 15% | 7% | 103 |
Immigrant status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…
Views about environmental regulation | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample size |
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 15% | 11% | 74% | 1,586 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 18% | 10% | 72% | 2,672 |
Don't know | 27% | 5% | 67% | 106 |
Income distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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 |
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 33% | 18% | 27% | 22% | 1,416 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 26% | 21% | 30% | 23% | 2,421 |
Educational distribution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who have completed…
Views about environmental regulation | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample size |
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 43% | 31% | 17% | 9% | 1,594 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 32% | 30% | 21% | 17% | 2,693 |
Don't know | 43% | 32% | 13% | 12% | 105 |
Marital status among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…
Views about environmental regulation | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample size |
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 54% | 7% | 11% | 6% | 22% | 1,597 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 50% | 8% | 12% | 6% | 25% | 2,691 |
Don't know | 42% | 11% | 10% | 15% | 22% | 106 |
Parent of children under 18 among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…
Views about environmental regulation | Parents | Non-parents | Sample size |
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 30% | 70% | 1,599 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 32% | 68% | 2,690 |
Don't know | 28% | 72% | 107 |
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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 |
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 65% | 23% | 5% | 1% | 6% | 2% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 50% | 27% | 8% | < 1% | 13% | 3% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 66% | 22% | 2% | 5% | 3% | 3% | 107 |
Importance of religion in one's life among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say religion is…
Views about environmental regulation | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 54% | 29% | 11% | 6% | < 1% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 40% | 31% | 15% | 14% | < 1% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 58% | 30% | 9% | 2% | 2% | 107 |
Attendance at religious services among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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 |
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 34% | 41% | 24% | < 1% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 25% | 39% | 35% | < 1% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 36% | 39% | 24% | 2% | 107 |
Frequency of prayer among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who pray…
Views about environmental regulation | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 52% | 19% | 8% | 20% | < 1% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 41% | 18% | 9% | 31% | < 1% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 60% | 15% | 7% | 17% | 1% | 107 |
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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 |
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 21% | 9% | 13% | 57% | < 1% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 14% | 8% | 10% | 68% | < 1% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 21% | 15% | 10% | 53% | 1% | 107 |
Frequency of meditation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 28% | 9% | 7% | 54% | 2% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 26% | 11% | 8% | 54% | 1% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 42% | 4% | 8% | 39% | 7% | 107 |
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 44% | 17% | 22% | 16% | 1% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 39% | 19% | 22% | 19% | 1% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 38% | 10% | 32% | 15% | 5% | 107 |
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 34% | 7% | 49% | 8% | 2% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 24% | 12% | 51% | 11% | 2% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 32% | 8% | 33% | 11% | 15% | 107 |
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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 |
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 39% | 59% | 1% | 1% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 26% | 73% | 1% | < 1% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 27% | 57% | 4% | 13% | 107 |
Frequency of reading scripture among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 30% | 12% | 13% | 45% | < 1% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 19% | 9% | 12% | 59% | < 1% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 34% | 7% | 14% | 43% | 3% | 107 |
Interpreting scripture among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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 |
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 35% | 32% | 3% | 25% | 6% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 20% | 28% | 1% | 44% | 7% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 36% | 20% | 16% | 13% | 15% | 107 |
Belief in Heaven among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in heaven
Views about environmental regulation | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 80% | 15% | 5% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 68% | 27% | 6% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 73% | 13% | 14% | 107 |
Belief in Hell among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …in hell
Views about environmental regulation | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 67% | 25% | 7% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 51% | 43% | 7% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 49% | 26% | 25% | 107 |
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who identify as…
Views about environmental regulation | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 58% | 16% | 26% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 27% | 15% | 58% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 29% | 36% | 34% | 107 |
Political ideology among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who are…
Views about environmental regulation | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 49% | 32% | 14% | 5% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 23% | 42% | 31% | 4% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 23% | 34% | 22% | 21% | 107 |
Views about size of government among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who would rather have…
Views about environmental regulation | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample size |
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 66% | 31% | 1% | 2% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 46% | 49% | 3% | 3% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 32% | 35% | 15% | 18% | 107 |
Views about government aid to the poor among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 61% | 34% | 2% | 2% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 33% | 62% | 3% | 1% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 31% | 43% | 6% | 20% | 107 |
Views about abortion among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say abortion should be…
Views about environmental regulation | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 44% | 53% | 3% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 67% | 30% | 3% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 31% | 54% | 15% | 107 |
Views about homosexuality among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who say homosexuality…
Views about environmental regulation | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 52% | 40% | 4% | 4% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 76% | 19% | 3% | 2% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 41% | 35% | 10% | 14% | 107 |
Views about same-sex marriage among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year who …same-sex marriage
Views about environmental regulation | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample size |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 42% | 50% | 8% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 69% | 26% | 5% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 34% | 48% | 18% | 107 |
Views about human evolution among adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year by views about environmental protection
% of adults who feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe several times a year 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | 25% | 29% | 2% | 39% | 4% | 1,603 |
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | 44% | 25% | 4% | 25% | 2% | 2,702 |
Don't know | 19% | 17% | 9% | 29% | 25% | 107 |