MEIC Op-Ed: NorthWestern’s crusade against renewables

Recently, the state’s largest electric utility, NorthWestern Energy, took to these pages to yet again complain about renewable energy....

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Down to Earth – September 2018

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Environmental groups say they’re suing over pollution at Colstrip coal mine

The Montana Environmental Information Center, The Sierra Club and Wild Earth Guardians say the Rosebud Mine continues to violate the...

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Montanans watch closely as Trump shapes Supreme Court

Environmentalists are also eyeing public health, in the context of what clean air and clean water regulations might resemble if left up to...

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Initiative Would Reject Mines Destined to be Perpetual Polluters

Backers of ballot Initiative 186 contend that any new hardrock mine unable to provide “clear and convincing evidence” that its...

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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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