Where the candidates stand on the environment

PennEnvironment has endorsed Jason Altmire, Chris Carney, Joe Sestak and Patrick Murphy this election season. To provide the public with information about their environmental records, we have compiled the following resources:

PennEnvironment 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 presidential endorsement

Why PennEnvironment supports Barack Obama for president

PennEnvironment 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 2008 presidential 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.