Historically, environmental issues have taken a back seat in national elections. But that appears to be changing. Climate change is moving to the front burner for many of the candidates vying for the Democratic and Republican nominations in 2008. This NPR document summarizes what the presidential candidates have said so far.

The Carbon Coalition is a non-partisan coalition of citizens, scientists, businesses, students, communities and organizations who've come together to advocate for a national energy policy that protects our communities and environment from the ravages of global warming caused by carbon pollution.

Clean Air-Cool Planet creates partnerships in the Northeast of the United States to implement solutions to climate change and build constituencies for effective climate policies and actions. It is the region's leading organization dedicated to finding and promoting solutions to global warming.