Where to start:
- Grist's Election 2008 Candidate Chart — See where the presidential candidates stand on climate and energy issues.
- League of Conservation Voters National Environmental Scorecard — Search for your Congressional reps and see how they've voted on green issues.
- Natural Resources Defense Council: U.S. Law & Policy — Get fact sheets on current environmental legislation and more info. about the big picture.
- Why environmentalists should vote — From Grist's Ask Umbra, hear what to do even if you don't agree with the system but care about the planet.
- We Can Solve It — Learn how to be an advocate for change with these simple tips.
- U.S. House of Representatives — Find your reps and contact them about what matters to you.
- U.S. Senate — Tell your senators how you feel about environmental legislation.
More about: Researching your vote
When we vote for a candidate who supports renewable energy, conservation, and environmental protection, we're doing our part to help the planet. And it doesn't matter if you prefer Democrats, Republicans, third parties, or none of the above — climate change affects everyone, so people setting public policy should be aware of the issues.
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