NorthWestern Energy plan for energy resources draws criticism

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NorthWestern Energy plan for energy resources draws criticism

Renewables, climate, not given adequate consideration, public says By Keila Szpaller, Daily Montanan   Ben Catton, with Montana...

January 29, 2026

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Environmental watchdog sues Lincoln County over public records dispute

By Micah Drew, Daily Montanan   MEIC says county failed to provide public records related to Lincoln County’s request to lower water...

January 26, 2026

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Press Release: Municipalities, farmers, ranchers, landowners, and conservation groups unite to protect Montana water rights in challenge to exempt well loophole

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 12, 2025   CONTACTS Barbara Chillcott, Western Environmental Law Center, 406-430-3023,...

November 12, 2025

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Press Release: Conservation Groups File Appeal to Overturn Flawed Rosebud Coal Mine Water Pollution Permit

Groups claim DEQ is treating the surrounding region as a sacrifice zone   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 6, 2025 CONTACTS Perry Wheeler,...

November 6, 2025

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Press Release: Groups challenge Montana’s second rubberstamp of methane gas plant near Laurel

The Department of Environmental Quality failed to adequately evaluate climate impacts for a second time, despite an order from the Montana...

September 29, 2025

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Down to Earth: September 2025

Click the icon at the bottom right to view the issue full screen. September 2025...

September 26, 2025

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Forest Service Nears Ruling on Libby Exploration Project

By Katie Bartlett, Flathead Beacon While Baker stepped down in 2024, Montana Environmental Information Center Policy Associate Ben Catton,...

September 17, 2025

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As Utility Rates Skyrocket, So Do NorthWestern CEO Paychecks

By Nick Fitzmaurice In July 2024, NorthWestern Energy filed an application with the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) to increase...

September 11, 2025

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A Victory for Montana’s Sunshine Laws

by Derf Johnson MEIC exists on the edge of government and its operations. If you boil down our day-to-day work, a substantial portion is...

September 10, 2025

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Bull Mountain Coal Mine Gets Sweetheart Deal from Feds

by Derf Johnson The new federal government, led by Pres. Donald Trump — as well as Montana’s congressional delegation — is hell-bent...

September 10, 2025

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