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The area known as the Raton Basin has seen a significant increase in seismic activity since 2001, a surge that scientists attributed to nearby natural gas production and its associated waste injection wells.

Bending to the economic interest in exploiting Alaska's petroleum-rich North Slope, the move undercuts a Biden campaign promise to stop new oil drilling on federal lands.

Calling it a rare request, members of the Consolidated Planning Board recommended approval of a zoning change that would allow fewer homes on a parcel east of the city while maintaining a bee pollination business.

Montanans will keep choosing Public Service Commissioners at the ballot box, but some voters might soon be in new districts.

A newly unveiled Senate bill aims to increase transparency around carbon emissions generated by cryptocurrency farms.

Montana Public Service Commissioners would be appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate instead of elected by voters if House Bill 755 becomes law.

Energy Strategies is working with NorthWestern in developing the tariff – a move intended to help Missoula, Bozeman and Missoula County move closer to their goals of achieving 100% clean electricity.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded a $90 million loan to Umatilla Electric Cooperative to serve hundreds more households and update the grid.

Sarah Lundquist & Winona Bateman write, "Montanans are ready and the time is now for a just transition to clean energy."

An effort by Democratic lawmakers to beef up Colorado’s approach to combating climate change is getting a cool reception from Gov. Jared Polis’ administration and industry groups.