Election 2008

As you know, Barack Obama was elected as our 44th president yesterday. This is a dramatic change from the past 8 years, as you're well aware. Many environmental groups regarded George W. Bush as one of the worst presidents for the environment, and there have even been allegations that the EPA lowered fines to companies who weren't being eco-friendly. ( When we're thinking of all the enviro-dangers currently, lowering fines should be the last thing on the government's agenda. )

If you haven't already, you NEED to vote today! A record number of people have registered this year, and a huge number voted in the primary. However, regardless of the number of people who you see that say they've voted, your vote still matters. My "voting history" began with my vote for Ross Perot (My dad brought me into the voting booth with him growing up, so I was able to cast a vote at age 9 and be a part of the process.) I've always voted in every election I could. I've attended a few political rallies, including last night for a Joe Biden rally in South Philly. Mayor Nutter, Governor Ed Rendell, World Series champ Jimmy Rollins, and Jill & Joe Biden all spoke.

Just a reminder – Get to the Polls on today, Tuesday, November 4th, Philadelphia!  (look here for eco-candidate details)    Find out where you should vote HERE. Posted by Julie

While I won't be repeating the presidential candidate's green policies (read them here), environmental issues were prevalent in last night's debate between Barack Obama & John McCain. Here's some environmental highlights:

Hopefully you tuned into the vice presidential debate last Thursday evening after the Phillies beat the Brewers. In case you missed it, here's an 8 minute summary**. So what eco-discussions did you miss? Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin proposed energy independence from foreign sources as the solution to our current energy crisis. Her ideas:

If you want your voice heard about the environment's future in November, you must VOTE. Here's three easy sites to register by Monday 10/6's deadline (if you aren't):

Hopefully, you're paying close attention to the impending election for the next US president. Philadelphia's involvement in the political race/ in Pennsylvania's electoral college has been spotlighted recently. John McCain and Sarah Palin made a trip to Philly the other day, and Michelle Obama/Jill Biden will be coming to Philadelphia tomorrow. So who's the greener candidate?