Bitterrooters Ban Together Against Rare Earth Mining

by Larry Campbell, Friends of the Bitterroot Conservation Director Friends of the Bitterroot (FOB) was immediately alarmed when mining...

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MEIC Completes an Anti-Racism Audit, Begins the Real Work

By Katy Spence and Cari Kimball In 2023, MEIC board and staff commissioned an anti-racism audit from WiderStand Consulting. WiderStand is a...

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Our Decisions Today Can Create a Better Tomorrow

By Cari Kimball Happy Summer, friends! I hope you’re finding ways to enjoy these long daylight hours. Isn’t July in Montana dreamy?  A...

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Press Release: Petitioners file motion to press Montana Public Service Commission to fulfill duty to consider climate

A subset of petitioners have filed a writ of mandamus to request the court require the PSC make a decision on their February petition for...

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Webinar Recording — Montana Climate Action Updates

In this webinar recorded on May 14, MEIC shared updates about some of our climate action in Montana, including the Supreme Court hearing...

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Webinar Recording — Protecting Montanans’ Health from Coal Plant Toxins

EPA released a new mercury and air toxics standard (MATS) from coal-fired power plants such as the Colstrip plant. This rule is part of a...

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Press Release: EPA updates air quality standards, lowers allowable amount of emitted mercury and air toxics

EPA updates air quality standards, lowers allowable amount of emitted mercury and air toxics The updated rule will have significant impacts...

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From a Board Member: Neal Ullman

By Neal Ullman The impacts and evidence of climate change continue to grow. MEIC’s work to bring change is more important than ever, and...

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A Hard-Fought Victory for Clean Water at the Rosebud Mine

  By Derf Johnson More than a decade of dogged advocacy and laser-focused persistence has paid off: The Montana Supreme Court found in...

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Businesses, Health, and Conservation Groups Say PSC Must Consider Climate

by Nick Fitzmaurice On Feb. 28, MEIC filed a formal petition with the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC), in partnership with...

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