Yes or No on I-186: 20 years after cyanide ban, will voters approve another measure strengthening mining regulations?

Jim Jensen said the idea came to him in the shower. It was 20 years ago. He was working for the Montana Environmental Information Center,...

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Coal Plant Closures Continue – Montana Should Plan for the Inevitable

by Derf Johnson Coal plant closure announcements in the United States continue unabated, regardless of Donald Trump. Coal is increasingly...

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What does the repeal of the Clean Power Plan mean for Montana?

August 21, 2018 A sample of what we can expect:...

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Colstrip coal units shut down after failing emissions tests

The entire Colstrip Generating Station has been idle for the past month, with two units down for regular maintenance and two for failing...

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Report: Montana falling behind nation in transition to renewable energy sources

While Montana’s congressional delegation hailed passage of a bill to extend the license for a hydropower dam on the Rocky Mountain Front...

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Montana’s Transmission System Ready For New Wind Energy, Report Says

Montana could play a significant role in meeting the demand for renewable energy in the Pacific Northwest, according to a new study from...

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Tell NorthWestern Energy: Protect Customers and Invest in Clean Energy

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End Perpetual Pollution, Vote YES on I-186

by Derf Johnson Do you want to finally protect Montana’s clean water from perpetually polluting hardrock mines? Then now is the time to...

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Former Montana Public Service Commissioner says state’s energy future bright

Former Montana Public Service Commissioner Tom Schneider writes in the Great Falls Tribune: “Montana’s energy future is bright…if...

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New Report a Big Step Forward for Montana’s Renewable Energy Future

Montana Renewables Development Action Plan...

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