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Environmental groups say they’re suing over pollution at Colstrip coal mine

The Montana Environmental Information Center, The Sierra Club and Wild Earth Guardians say the Rosebud Mine continues to violate the...

October 8, 2018

Montanans watch closely as Trump shapes Supreme Court

Environmentalists are also eyeing public health, in the context of what clean air and clean water regulations might resemble if left up to...

September 27, 2018

Initiative Would Reject Mines Destined to be Perpetual Polluters

Backers of ballot Initiative 186 contend that any new hardrock mine unable to provide “clear and convincing evidence” that its...

September 24, 2018

Yes or No on I-186: 20 years after cyanide ban, will voters approve another measure strengthening mining regulations?

Jim Jensen said the idea came to him in the shower. It was 20 years ago. He was working for the Montana Environmental Information Center,...

September 24, 2018

Coal Plant Closures Continue – Montana Should Plan for the Inevitable

by Derf Johnson Coal plant closure announcements in the United States continue unabated, regardless of Donald Trump. Coal is increasingly...

August 31, 2018

What does the repeal of the Clean Power Plan mean for Montana?

August 21, 2018 A sample of what we can expect:...

August 21, 2018

Colstrip coal units shut down after failing emissions tests

The entire Colstrip Generating Station has been idle for the past month, with two units down for regular maintenance and two for failing...

August 3, 2018

End Perpetual Pollution, Vote YES on I-186

by Derf Johnson Do you want to finally protect Montana’s clean water from perpetually polluting hardrock mines? Then now is the time to...

July 16, 2018

Former Montana Public Service Commissioner says state’s energy future bright

Former Montana Public Service Commissioner Tom Schneider writes in the Great Falls Tribune: “Montana’s energy future is bright…if...

July 16, 2018