Montana’s largest wind farm quietly develops northeast of Colstrip

The power plant-sized transmission lines connecting coal-fired Colstrip Power Plant to the Pacific Northwest have attracted a new...

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Group lists Smith River as fourth most endangered stream in U.S.

A national environmental group has listed the Smith River as one of the most endangered streams in the nation for the second year in a row...

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NorthWestern Energy asked to consider Colstrip

HELENA — Gov. Steve Bullock on Tuesday sent a letter to chief executive of NorthWestern Energy, the state’s largest public utility,...

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What is the true impact of Washington law affecting Colstrip power plants?

HELENA – The Washington state bill targeting two of Montana’s coal-fired Colstrip power plants is now law – but its true impact...

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NorthWestern ordered to refund Montana customers $8.2M

HELENA — Montana regulators on Tuesday ordered NorthWestern Energy to refund customers $8.24 million that the state’s largest power...

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Investigation shows Montana lawmakers rarely refrain from voting on personal interests

Who needs lobbyists? Those who really want to make Montana law work for their wallet may be able to do it for free, probably without...

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‘Those things I love’: Janet Ellis honored with Women in Conservation award

As part of Women’s History Month, Helena lawmaker and longtime Montana Audubon staffer Janet Ellis was honored Friday for her work in...

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Who leads Montana’s DEQ an issue in governor’s race

LIBBY — Greg Gianforte wore a hard hat and stood nearly 2,000 feet underground as he criticized Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock for...

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Feds, groups reach tentative deal over oil lease emissions

HELENA – Environmental groups and the U.S. government reached a tentative agreement to end a dispute over greenhouse gas emissions from...

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Judge strikes down water permit for Montana coal mine

A judge struck down a permit for a southeastern Montana coal mine, saying officials failed to fully consider the effects of pollutants on...

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