Down to Earth: December 2025

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Down to Earth: December 2025

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

January 9, 2026

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DEQ denies petition to increase pollution in Lake Koocanusa

by Katy Spence In an ongoing battle to defend Montana waters against Canadian coal mining pollution, the Montana Department of...

December 15, 2025

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Montana’s Exempt Well Loophole: A Constitutional Crisis for Our Water

by Laura Collins Across Montana, the quiet spread of exempt wells is creating a big problem for our rivers, streams, and drinking water....

December 15, 2025

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MEIC to PSC: Protect Montanans from Data Center Threats

by Ben Catton NorthWestern Energy wants to provide electricity to energy-guzzling data centers while it evades its legal obligations to...

December 15, 2025

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Buttians Question the Impacts of Big Tech’s Data Centers

by Ben Catton Buttians are worried about data center development. On October 16, more than 70 people filled the Copper Lounge at Montana...

December 15, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence Threatens Water, Climate, Jobs, and Utility Bills

by Katy Spence By now, it seems impossible to avoid “smart” features in internet-powered devices. Often powered by artificial...

December 15, 2025

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NorthWestern’s Complex Scheme to Avoid Scrutiny of New Colstrip Shares

by Anne Hedges  In September, NorthWestern Energy made an extraordinary request of the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC). It...

December 15, 2025

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NorthWestern Bypasses PSC in Creation of New Subsidiary

by Anne Hedges and Shannon James NorthWestern Energy is once again putting corporate profits ahead of Montana customers. Years ago,...

December 15, 2025

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MEIC Challenges DEQ’s Rubber Stamp of Laurel Gas Plant

by Anne Hedges Earlier this year, the Montana Supreme Court directed the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to comply with...

December 15, 2025

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DEQ Seeks Input on Half-Baked GHG Guidance Document

by Shannon James The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently released its draft greenhouse gas (GHG) guidance, as...

December 15, 2025

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