Expanded Coal Mining in Montana?

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Expanded Coal Mining in Montana?

Tell DEQ what issues matter to you: The 11th largest open-pit coal strip mine in the United States is looking to expand, and we need you...

October 29, 2012

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Report: PPL looking for Colstrip buyer: Coal less profitable in deregulated market

HELENA – PPL Montana is trying to sell its interest in coal-fired electricity generation in Montana, according to reports published in an...

October 25, 2012

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Corette plant closure adds more heat to Rehberg-Tester race

HELENA — In Montana’s hard-fought U.S. Senate race between Jon Tester and Denny Rehberg, the fate of a coal-fired power plant in...

October 18, 2012

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Corette’s Closing – Who’s REALLY to blame?

By Anne Hedges Why is a Montana coal plant announcing a plan to shut its doors three years from now? The answer to that question is easy....

October 15, 2012

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Support Clean Energy Incentives for Montana!

Important incentives for renewable energy development will be eliminated at the end of 2012 if Congress doesn’t act quickly to extend...

October 3, 2012

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Support Planning for the Flathead

If you agree that sound planning is critical to the Flathead’s economic future and to the preservation of the qualities that make the...

September 24, 2012

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PPL Montana to mothball coal-fired plant in 2015

September 20, 2012: BILLINGS — Market forces and environmental regulations that are driving a steady decline in coal-fired power...

September 20, 2012

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Tell the State to Protect Clean Air in Montana

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is taking public comments on a major decision that will have a significant impact on clean...

September 18, 2012

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State Land Board will sign long-term coal lease with Signal Peak

September 18, 2012: HELENA – The Montana State Land Board has agreed to sign a long-term coal lease to Signal Peak Energy in...

September 18, 2012

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Montana Colstrip ash ponds agreement challenged

Conservation groups have filed an appeal challenging an agreement between the state and PPL Montana that requires the company to more...

September 7, 2012

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