Problem:
Kuh (2012) notes that there are several reasons why people respond to regulatory measures in this way. Some might not see environmental issues as significant enough to justify government actions, or they may not want to face personal restrictions. It's possible that the Pew survey, while accurate, overlooked a key detail: people generally support stricter environmental regulations until these regulations make life less affordable. Bialik (2016) highlights income as a factor in survey responses, with those in higher-income areas more likely to back intrusive regulations. Since the 1970s, federal and state oversight in the environmental sector has grown steadily. Reactions to this increase have been mixed. Various factors influence how people perceive environmental regulations and their intrusiveness. Location and income levels are the two most important factors. Generally, most Americans favor stricter regulations as long as they don't cause excessive stress or pressure.