climate change

Sarah Lundquist writes, "Do what moms do best and stand up and fight for our children, our families, and our communities by taking meaningful action on climate change."

A judge told state attorneys and a group of young Montanans suing over the state's fossil fuel policies they should “prepare for trial,“ despite efforts by the state to get the case halted or dismissed.

Jeff Smith writes, "Now comes the King of Methane, NorthWestern Energy’s Sir John Hines, to tell us little people to avoid rhetorical arguments. We must burn coal! We must burn methane!"

Advocates and officials say a funding influx from state and federal programs is much needed but also worry agencies could be stretched thin putting all the money to use.

Allison Young, Hillery Daily and Colette Kirchhoff write, "National attention to our state is increasing, as 16 youth, representing different rural and urban communities in Montana, assert that the government is violating their constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment."

La Niña changes the winters across North America. Canada and northern America get colder, the southwest U.S. gets hotter and drier, and the Pacific Northwest gets wetter.

Following one of the wettest years since the drought began, officials say next year won’t be so lucky.

A new position launched by Missoula County will help create and maintain a wildfire plan and strengthen mitigation efforts, officials said this week.

Experts say there’s been no major regeneration events for the saguaro cactus in at least the last 20 years. Dry winters and early monsoons may be significant factors.

Delia Schmidt writes, "Montanans have a constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment. These bills are incredibly damaging to our democracy and to our climate."