climate change

state policies to address the causes of climate change in Montana — home to large coal, oil, and natural gas deposits — haven’t changed in the wake of Held v Montana.

Between April and July, Oregon experienced its fourth driest period since record keeping began in 1895, according to the state’s climatologist.

Families for a Livable Climate write, "Montana youth alongside young people from around the nation are headed to court again—this time at the federal level in Lighthiser v. Trump."

Rising air temperatures and changing precipitation patterns are currently reducing our opportunities to fish for prized trout.

In a decision that drew immediate pushback, the Montana Public Service Commission voted unanimously Tuesday against declaring the constitution requires it to consider the adverse impacts of climate change in its work.

Worldwide, 2024 was the hottest year on record since global temperatures began being recorded in the mid-1800s.

Dr. Robert Merchant writes, "Climate change is making Montana’s weather more extreme and hotter. Last year, 20% of the increase in global energy demand was due to extreme weather."

Ken Toole writes, "In the emerging world of huge data centers serving everything from artificial intelligence to cryptocurrency ponzi schemes, NorthWestern sees a new shiny object on the horizon: huge electric loads required by data centers."

Jeffry Smith writes, "By mid-century, due to warming, skiing will shed 1,000 jobs and $35 million in labor income, fishing will lose 30 percent of its revenue ($60 million) and 1,900 jobs, and hunting will lose 8,800 jobs and $263 million."

The move sparked a backlash from Democrats in Congress and the states, who said that rescinding the already-obligated funding violated the law.