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Lots of reasons (and ways!) to celebrate Earth Day 2014

By Sara Marino, MEIC Development Director With Earth Day coming up on April 22, it’s a good time to reflect on the air, water, and...

April 11, 2014

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Environmental group sues state over Whitehall mine backfilling

HELENA — An environmental group is suing the state over a decision to not require backfilling of an open pit at the Golden Sunlight Mine...

April 10, 2014

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Tintina to apply for mine permit

Tintina Resources Inc. announced Monday that it intends to submit an application for a copper mine operating permit to the Montana...

April 8, 2014

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MEIC needs your help to protect the Smith River

By Steve Gilbert, Former MEIC Board Member I have a warm spot in my heart for lots of places in Montana. I’ve worked and played in all 56...

April 1, 2014

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GREG TOLLEFSON: A new threat to Smith River

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned that the results of the Smith River float permit drawing were available at the Fish, Wildlife and Parks...

March 31, 2014

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Solar power installations continue dropping in price, pay off in under ten years in MT

The price of solar panels continues to drop, making them a more reasonable option for households. Montanans are taking notice; solar...

March 31, 2014

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Lawsuit challenges DEQ approval of mine near Smith River

Montana fishermen are joining with environmental groups to demand a better evaluation of a mining operation that could affect the Smith...

March 17, 2014

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EPA may finally look at coal ash regulation, much needed in Montana

When rancher Clint McRae first saw the swirling green and white ponds of arsenic, boron, mercury and lead-containing sludge 10 miles from...

March 17, 2014

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Green groups take comments on EPA’s new proposal to regulate carbon emissions

Statewide and local environmental groups took public comment on Thursday evening to forward to the Environmental Protection Agency on a...

March 10, 2014

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Down to Earth – February 2014

Click on the link below to download the February 2014 issue of Down to Earth. In this issue: Colstrip Air Pollution Victory MEIC Sues...

February 26, 2014

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