Notes from an Environmentalist; Vote Early and Often!

A beautiful day on Cape Cod elicits this reflection;

                  Vote Early and Often

The first time I became aware of the power of environmentalists was when I was working to protect horseshoe crabs to save human lives. But then thousands of birders wrote their representatives about protecting red knots that feed on horseshoe crab eggs.

Senators and representatives reported that they received more letters about red knots than any other issue that year.

And you know what? I’ll bet a lot of those environmentalists took a preserve pride in being apolitical and never voted in regular elections.

Well this year we cant be so smug. Climate scientists say we only have two years to turn around climate change.

 I’m not convinced that we can build our way out of the environmental crisis but I know we can’t if we reverse the progress we have made.

So this year the most important thing that environmentalists can do for the environment is to vote.

Over 20% of Americans identify themselves as environmentalists. It used to be closer to 45%. If a significant portion of those environmentalists who don’t usually vote get off their duffs and vote they could decide the most important election of our lifetimes.

If you wish to help get out the environmental vote check out the environmental voter project.