Buttians Question the Impacts of Big Tech’s Data Centers

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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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Hecla’s Mine Under the Cabinets Wilderness is Approved, MEIC Fights Back

by Ben Catton In early October, in the midst of the government shutdown, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) granted approval to Hecla’s Libby...

December 15, 2025

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Deregulation Tops Agenda for Gov.’s (Data Center) Energy Task Force

by Nick Fitzmaurice, Shannon James, and Ben Catton Whether it’s deregulation to incentivize data centers, nuclear power, or methane gas...

December 15, 2025

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EPA Approves Repeal of Nutrient Standard…Without a Replacement Plan

by Laura Collins After years of trying — and failing — to replace Montana’s science-based numeric nutrient standards with subjective...

December 15, 2025

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DEQ Gives CHS Refinery a Tepid Slap on the Wrist

by Katy Spence After years of MEIC and other watchdogs sounding the alarm, the Montana Department of Environment Quality (DEQ) has levied...

December 15, 2025

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