US Election Day, November 2 is your chance to ‘Vote for the environment!’
Your vote affects the air you breathe, the energy you use, and the water you drink. Your candidate could determine the outcome of a bill in Congress.
In the Senate in 2008, a proposal to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge lost by only 14 votes. Your vote counts on the national level but it also affects your local environment, your own backyard. Your vote could affect the Gulf of Mexico and your favorite river, the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge and your neighborhood bird sanctuary.
Eighteen governorships, 10 Senate seats and 30 House seats are too close to call this year, not to mention countless other state and local races. Everyone elected will have an impact on our Earth.
Make your vote count.
* Register to vote
* Know the environmental records of your candidates
* Vote the environment on Election Day
Find useful information at votetheenvironment.org

The redwoods in California and the health of your own backyard depend on your vote.

Inga Yandell
Explorer and media producer, passionate about nature, culture and travel. Combining science and conservation with investigative journalism to provide resources and opportunities for creative exploration.