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Groups oppose Kootenai logging project in grizzly habitat

By Laura LundquistJune 24, 2022

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After a two-year delay to comply with a court order, the Kootenai National Forest has once again approved one of five large logging projects among old-growth forests and a grizzly bear recovery area in northwest Montana. Some groups say project managers continue to favor logging over ecological concerns. Kootenai National Forest Supervisor Chad Benson signed a decision this … [Read more...] about Groups oppose Kootenai logging project in grizzly habitat

Sustainable Missoula: A little less talk and a lot more action on climate

By Abby Huseth & Amy CilimburgJune 24, 2022

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Our thoughts have been with communities and ecosystems impacted by destructive and unprecedented flooding the last couple weeks, causing severe damage, straining waterways, stranding residents and visitors, and disrupting lives and livelihoods.  The jump in water levels along the Yellowstone and other rivers was caused by a rain-on-snow event, as a sequence of cool temps, … [Read more...] about Sustainable Missoula: A little less talk and a lot more action on climate

Montana mine workers take insurance giant Zurich to court over asbestos payouts

By Carson McCullough (Courthouse News)March 22, 2022

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(CN) — Zurich American Insurance, part of Swiss-based insurance heavyweight Zurich Insurance Group that was listed by Forbes as the 112th largest public company in the world, has stalled insurance payouts to mine workers and their families for the profit of their own investors, according to a new lawsuit. The 17-page suit, filed Monday in Montana federal court, involves 17 … [Read more...] about Montana mine workers take insurance giant Zurich to court over asbestos payouts

Sustainable Missoula: Local climate action continues with new Carbon Offset Program

By Amy CilimburgNovember 13, 2020

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These are turbulent times. Eight months of an ever-worsening pandemic, political divisiveness and a tumultuous election, stormy weather around the country (often with clear climate fingerprints). It’s a roller coaster, and yet even with the turbulence of 2020, there is real work getting done - collaborative efforts that manage to make steady progress even amidst the turmoil. … [Read more...] about Sustainable Missoula: Local climate action continues with new Carbon Offset Program

Voices: Montana PSC needs Tranel for a renewable, affordable energy future

By Chase Porter GayMarch 5, 2020

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After watching last week’s PSC Candidate Forum at the Roxy Theater, it is clear Monica Tranel is the professional, hard-working, and independent voice that Montana needs on the Public Service Commission. Throughout the forum, Tranel provided thoughtful, sensible answers to how she would fight for the people of Montana and laid out a clear and practical vision for enacting … [Read more...] about Voices: Montana PSC needs Tranel for a renewable, affordable energy future

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