Montana’s Energy Transition Part 2: Decarbonizing Energy

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Montana’s Energy Transition Part 2: Decarbonizing Energy

by Nick Fitzmaurice In our previous issue of Down to Earth, I introduced the concept of the energy transition as we decarbonize local and...

March 29, 2024

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MEPA Work Group Evaluating Bedrock Environmental Law

By Derf Johnson Hundreds of people turned out for the MEPA hearings during the fall, including these high school climate activists in...

March 29, 2024

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The Montana Route That Could

by Nick Fitzmaurice Passenger rail could play a key role in decarbonizing transportation in Montana and across the U.S. Do you love trains?...

March 29, 2024

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The Legislative “Off-Season:” Interim Committee Update

by Nick Fitzmaurice, Derf Johnson, & Anne Hedges The legislative interim committees are in full swing as they tackle studies and start...

March 29, 2024

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DEQ Climate Planning Falls Short

by Nick Fitzmaurice The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) received a federal planning grant this fall of $3 million as the...

March 29, 2024

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How Short-Term Rentals Can Drive Sprawl

by Ann Schwend Montana is suffering from an acute housing supply-and-demand imbalance that is driving up home prices and pricing out many...

March 29, 2024

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Moving Forward Without Nuclear Energy

by Nick Fitzmaurice Nick Fitzmaurice speaks to a group in Bozeman about the failed promises of “next-gen” nuclear generation. Photo by...

March 29, 2024

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Hope Springs Early and Often

by Cari Kimball As Montana enters something resembling spring, I’m feeling energized by the lengthening daylight hours and looking...

March 29, 2024

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From a Board Member: Jessie Wiles

By Jessie Wiles What leads some people to give up and accept the state of the world, while others take action? For many of us, learning the...

December 1, 2023

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PSC Approves NorthWestern’s 28% Electricity Rate Hike for Residents

By Anne Hedges Anyone who watched the most recent NorthWestern Energy rate case meetings was left wondering whether the Public Service...

December 1, 2023

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