Election 2008

An environmental victory

On Election Day, our country elected a pro-environment president and swept in a stronger pro-environment majority in Congress, including many of the candidates that Environment America, our national federation, endorsed. Read more about the victory and congratulate the winners here.

The thinking behind the endorsement of Obama

Why Environment America supports Barack Obama for president

Environment America is endorsing Barack Obama for president because he will bring to the presidency the clearest solutions for and strongest commitment to the protection of our environment. He has publicly committed to fully addressing the pressing problem of global warming and carrying the United States toward a new energy future. He has made energy and the environment some of the top issues of his campaign and as a public servant has a long and consistent record of supporting the environment. Read more.

Compare the candidates

A head-to-head comparison on the environment
See how Barack Obama and John McCain's environmental voting records compare by taking a look at our comprehensive head-to-head chart. View the chart.