No, not real estate flipping—we’re talking about winning a progressive majority in the United States House of Representatives!

There are only 6 weeks until Election Day, and electing Kamala Harris is the key to a climate-forward future. (Remember, one candidate believes clean air and water are ‘fundamental freedoms’, while the other guy leads cheers of “drill, baby, drill” at his rallies and vows to scale up fossil fuel production. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his promised environmental transgressions.)

A Harris-Walz victory would be huge for the future of our country and environment, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Even if they win, they’ll still need congressional support to put their platform into action.

With the thin majority Democrats had in the first half of President Biden’s term, the House was able to pass groundbreaking legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act, which has since funded countless clean energy projects, electrification initiatives, and other efforts aimed at mitigating climate change nationwide. The IRA is keeping goals that used to feel unattainable—like cutting national emissions in half by 50%—within reach.

But in 2022, the balance flipped in the Republican Party’s favor, and some projections anticipate another narrow Republican majority next term. So, it’s not enough to focus on key swing states and the presidential election—we also need to pay attention to congressional districts where the House seat is anyone’s game.

That’s where the GiveGreen candidate directory comes in. This helpful tool from the LCV Victory Fund and NRDC Action Votes makes it possible to find U.S. House candidates who are championing climate issues in your state, as well as which races are shaping up to be the most competitive.

Supporting these candidates is something anyone can do, regardless of where you live. Spread the word about their platforms and the importance of this election for the planet’s future. Send in a donation if you can. And most importantly, reach out to your friends and family in swing districts and encourage them to vote!

This might be the most important election of our lives, so let’s not leave anything up to chance. In true CANdoer style, now is the time to use our voices and make a difference!