EPA is helping coal plants avoid cleaning up their toxic mess – comment by Sept. 15.

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EPA is helping coal plants avoid cleaning up their toxic mess – comment by Sept. 15.

In 2015, the Obama Administration signed the U.S. EPA’s Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) Rules into law to address the risks of coal ash...

August 26, 2025

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Press Release: Montana DEQ releases sparse environmental assessment for NorthWestern Energy’s methane gas plant

DEQ’s court-order analysis includes one sentence about climate impacts of fossil fuel plant FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 4, 2025 MEDIA...

August 4, 2025

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The Passing of Three Montana Heroes

by Anne Hedges Montanans lost three heroes this last week, and their passing deserves notice. In these turbulent times, we should celebrate...

June 30, 2025

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The Data Center Development Gold Rush Has Reached Montana

by Ben Catton While data center projects may appear promising at first glance — touting the potential for economic growth and...

June 5, 2025

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Press Release: Montana Supreme Court Supports Ability of Public to Access Documents

Montana Supreme Court Supports Ability of Public to Access Documents    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 29, 2025 MEDIA CONTACTS Anne...

May 29, 2025

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Now hiring: MEIC Administrative and Development Assistant

This position has been filled. Position Summary: The Administrative and Development Assistant will handle general office tasks and...

May 8, 2025

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MEIC Statement on Signing of MEPA Bills

The Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) provides everyday Montanans with the details they need to learn more about a project and how it...

May 1, 2025

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Press Release: President Grants Pollution Exemption to Coal Plant that Emits Most Air Toxins in the Nation

The exemption will push the deadline for compliance with air toxics standards back by two years, despite every other similar coal plant...

April 8, 2025

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Is NorthWestern Hoodwinking Customers as it Lures Data Centers into the State?

By Anne Hedges and Ben Catton  NorthWestern Energy likes to overcharge customers for capital investments and upgrades to its...

March 30, 2025

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Statement from MEIC’s Anne Hedges: Gaslighting Americans is no way to protect clean air, water and land

Gaslighting Americans is no way to protect clean air, water and land Lying to Americans is no way to protect clean air, water and land....

March 12, 2025

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