Will Montana Become a Destination for Nuclear Waste?

By Nick Fitzmaurice Rep. Gary Parry (R-Colstrip) is trying to bring nuclear power to Colstrip, with two really bad nuclear bills that...

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Legislature has Mixed Results in Approaching Permanent Plastic Waste

By Ben Catton  Human consumption can exceed nature’s ability to replenish resources and absorb waste, especially with single-use,...

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Legislature v. Judiciary: Half-Time Report

By Derf Johnson The Legislature — aggrieved and offended by what it characterizes as judicial overreach and “activist judges” — has...

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Housing, Climate, and the Bridge Between the Two

By Laura Collins The fight against climate change requires a fundamental shift in how cities are designed and regulated. Prioritizing...

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Legislature Barrels Toward Land Use Regulations

By Laura Collins As housing shortages continue to afflict communities across the state, many bills proposing to tackle housing supply and...

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The Power of People Taking Action

By Shannon James The federal government is in disarray, making it more critical than ever to hold the line at the state level. The power of...

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The Continued Unraveling of Montana’s Water Protections

By Derf Johnson Despite overwhelming support from the public for clean water, as soon as the session begins, water quality protections...

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Cabinet Mountains: Forest Service Releases Draft EA on Mining

By Derf Johnson For decades now, MEIC and our partners have been fighting against a set of proposed silver and copper mines that will be...

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Welcome, Denise Roth Barber!

Hello! As MEIC’s new Development Officer, I am responsible for developing and implementing strategies to gain, retain, and increase...

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Canadian Coal Mines & Water Pollution: IJC Update

By Katy Spence The International Joint Commission (IJC) has progressed in its pursuit to mitigate and reclaim the selenium pollution...

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