Election 2008

On Election Day, our country elected a pro-environment president and swept in a stronger pro-environment majority in Congress. Before we turn our attention to our 2009 legislative agenda, help us congratulate the candidates we endorsed using the form on the right. Click here for more on our victories and pictures of staff and volunteers in action during the campaign.

The thinking behind our endorsement

Why Environment America supports Barack Obama for president

Environment America endorsed 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.

Critical congressional races across the country

Pushing for a shift in power

Environment America has endorsed a team of congressional candidates that will bring new leadership, strengthen the environmental majority, and help overcome some of the worst obstacles to change in the 111th Congress. Read more.