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Not so fast: Groups warn of downsides to potential data centers in Butte

By Mike Smith, Montana Standard Citizen and environmental watchdogs are waving caution flags about proposed data centers in Butte, saying...

October 17, 2025

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Webinar: The Essential Climate Fix You Haven’t Heard About — Transmission & Markets

At a time when lawmakers are pushing for a return to fossil fuels, the clean energy transition is making more progress than you might...

October 15, 2025

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Forest Service approves Cabinet Mountains mine exploration

By Ellis Juhlin, Montana Public Radio The U.S. Forest Service this week gave the final green light to Hecla Mining Company for the Libby...

October 8, 2025

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Recording: Better Paths Forward: Why Nuclear Energy Isn’t The Energy of the Near Future

Many climate advocates are placing a lot of hope in nuclear energy, but is this experimental, expensive technology worth the risks? From...

October 7, 2025

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Environmental groups say the state didn’t properly consider climate impacts of Laurel plant

The Yellowstone County gas plant was forecast to emit more than 23 million tons of atmosphere-warming greenhouse gases over a 30-year...

October 3, 2025

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Conservation group files second lawsuit over Yellowstone County power plant permit

By Ellis Juhlin, Montana Public Radio The Montana Environmental Information Center is suing the state agency responsible for permitting...

September 30, 2025

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Press Release: Groups challenge Montana’s second rubberstamp of methane gas plant near Laurel

The Department of Environmental Quality failed to adequately evaluate climate impacts for a second time, despite an order from the Montana...

September 29, 2025

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Down to Earth: September 2025

Click the icon at the bottom right to view the issue full screen. September 2025...

September 26, 2025

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Forest Service Nears Ruling on Libby Exploration Project

By Katie Bartlett, Flathead Beacon While Baker stepped down in 2024, Montana Environmental Information Center Policy Associate Ben Catton,...

September 17, 2025

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As Utility Rates Skyrocket, So Do NorthWestern CEO Paychecks

By Nick Fitzmaurice In July 2024, NorthWestern Energy filed an application with the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) to increase...

September 11, 2025

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