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This Solar Crypto Mine Plan Is Stranger Than Fiction

By Molly Taft A Montana crypto empire wants to build out one of the nation’s largest solar projects, promising it will power a...

May 27, 2021

Western States in Open Combat Over Coal, ‘Woke’ Renewables Push

By Tripp Baltz Several Western states are facing off this spring over the future of their power production, an escalating war of words...

May 26, 2021

MEIC’s statement about NorthWestern Energy’s new gas plant in Laurel

MEIC is incredibly disappointed by NorthWestern Energy’s lack of foresight to incorporate more renewable energy into its portfolio. We...

May 24, 2021

Revive Ban on Federal Coal Leasing, States, Groups Urge Court

By Maya Earls The Trump administration improperly restarted the federal coal leasing program without adequate environmental review and...

May 19, 2021

Environmental Groups Head to Court Against Biden Administration’s Defense of Federal Coal Leasing

GREAT FALLS, Mont.— Tribal and environmental groups filed their opening brief today challenging the Biden...

May 18, 2021

Opponents call for veto of Montana gravel mining bill

By Chad Sokol, Daily Interlake Environmentalists and neighborhood advocates are calling on Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte to veto a bill that...

May 11, 2021

Rosebud mine owner, union ask for veto on Colstrip fuel source bill

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit The mining company that supplies the Colstrip power plant with coal is requesting that Gov. Greg Gianforte veto...

May 10, 2021

Environmental groups launch new lawsuits on nationwide system used to permit pipelines

By Renée Jean, Williston Herald Environmental groups are taking aim at Nationwide Permit No. 12, a streamlined permit that has been used...

May 10, 2021

This blanket permit makes it easier to build pipelines. Advocates are suing to stop it.

By Alexandria Herr Environmental advocacy groups are taking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to court over a permit that’s crucial for...

May 7, 2021

Electric Vehicle Fees Jump Under MT Measure

By Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service HELENA, Mont. — Legislation in Montana that will create some of the highest registration fees...

May 7, 2021