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Congratulations Montanans! Today the people of Montana won big when the legislature for the umpteenth time refused to allow NorthWestern...

April 25, 2019

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Press Release: Solar Energy Development Given the Green Light in Montana

April 4, 2019 For more information please contact: Jenny Harbine, Earthjustice, 406-586-9699, jharbine@earthjustice.org Brian Fadie,...

April 4, 2019

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Down to Earth — March 2019

In the issue: “Spring Creek Mine Victory,” by Derf Johnson “NorthWestern Energy’s Astounding, Appalling, and Audacious...

March 15, 2019

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Thoughts from the Executive Director

by Jim Jensen Sunshine Month Should be Celebrated! March has been declared to be Sunshine month, to recognize the importance of the...

March 15, 2019

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Bills to Increase Water Pollution Move Ahead

by Derf Johnson Two bills being considered by the Montana legislature would allow polluters who cannot easily control their water pollution...

March 15, 2019

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Good Bills That Were Shot Down

by Malcolm Gilbert Often, good bills don’t stand much chance of making it through the Montana Legislature purely because of dogmatism or...

March 15, 2019

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Should the State Encourage Clean Energy or Prevent Its Development?

by Brian Fadie There are a number of bills on this subject that have been introduced in this legislative session. Renewable Portfolio...

March 15, 2019

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Cabinet Mountains Mines Stalled

by Jim Jensen Idaho-based Hecla Mining Co.’s two proposed mines beneath the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness Area are pretty much at a...

March 15, 2019

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Should PSC oversight of monopoly utilities be strengthened or undermined?

by Brian Fadie The Public Service Commission (PSC) has a critical role to play in Montana’s energy future. It has the final say over...

March 15, 2019

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Coal Tidbits from Around Montana

by Anne Hedges Westmoreland Coal Emerges from Bankruptcy As Westmoreland Coal Co. emerges from bankruptcy, many important questions remain....

March 15, 2019

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