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Environmental Groups Seek to Defend Federal Methane Rule

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Environmental groups are seeking to defend a new federal rule that would restrict how oil companies burn off excess...

December 8, 2016

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Wind advocates challenge fee against Montana green energy

Montana wind energy advocates are asking the Bonneville Power Administration to kill a transmission fee that drives up the cost of...

December 1, 2016

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Clean Power Plan likely dead under Trump, but Colstrip still in trouble

The push to scrap the Clean Power Plan is on following Donald Trump’s presidential victory, though it’s unlikely to save coal-fired...

November 10, 2016

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Daines raises issue of Colstrip closure next year

BILLINGS – U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., has raised the issue of a secret plan to shut down Colstrip’s oldest units in 2017, much...

November 3, 2016

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Helena City Commission adopts Smith River resolution

Following lengthy public comment, the Helena City Commission adopted a resolution Monday evening calling for assurance that a proposed...

October 18, 2016

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Activist group plans protest at NorthWestern Energy headquarters

The climate activist group 350 Montana will hold a rally on Monday, Oct. 10,  at NorthWestern Energy headquarters, Park and Main. They...

October 5, 2016

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City agrees to consider Smith River resolution despite differing opinions

The Helena City Commission on Wednesday agreed to consider a resolution encouraging absolute protection of the Smith River from mining...

September 26, 2016

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Solar-power advocates ask feds to undo Montana ruling on project rates

The solar-power industry and a Montana environmental group Monday asked federal regulators to undo a decision they say is illegally...

September 20, 2016

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Environmental Coalition Challenges Rock Creek Mine Water Permit

A coalition of environmental groups is challenging the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s proposed decision to...

September 13, 2016

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Committee hears slew of bills to help offset partial shutdown of Colstrip

HELENA — Many who want to preserve the way of life in a small southeastern Montana town after a coal-fired power plant there is...

September 12, 2016

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