Election 2008

Where the candidates stand on the environment

Environment Iowa has endorsed Barack Obama this election season. To provide the public with information about his environmental records, we have compiled the following resources:

Environment America, our national federation, endorses Barack Obama for president

New video showcases grassroots support for Obama as the best candidate for the environment and our energy future

Environment America endorsed Barack Obama for president, citing his clear and bold solutions to our current energy woes and strong commitment to the protection of our environment. “Sen. Obama has publicly committed to fully addressing the pressing problem of global warming and moving the United States toward a new energy future. Read more.

The thinking behind our endorsement

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.