MT: Energy Policy
Montana land proposed for solar power
The Bureau of Land Management has proposed expanding the public land available for solar power production in 11 states, including Montana. The BLM's …
MT part of $1 billion hydrogen hub
The Biden administration has announced investments in a hydrogen hub to produce energy in the Northwest, including in Montana. Clean-energy …
Montana's Youth-Led Climate Case Could Set Precedent
Now in its fifth day, 16 kids are participating in a court trial with a lawsuit accusing Montana state agencies and the governor of compromising the …
Montana Rolls Back Environmental Protections
Montana's environmental advocates are criticizing Gov. Greg Gianforte for signing a bill they said will allow the state to ignore the impacts of …
Biochar's Rise on Farms Could Help Capture More Carbon
By Lisa Held for Civil Eats. Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Big Sky Connection, reporting for Civil Eats/Solutions Journalism/Public News …
Tribes Say BC Mine Waste Threatens Water, Way of Life
Tribal representatives from across the Northwest are flying into Washington, D.C. this week to discuss how mine waste in British Columbia is …
BLM Methane Flaring Limit Could Go Further, Group Says
The Biden administration has proposed a rule to limit methane flaring from oil and gas development on public lands. The rule would impose royalty …
NorthWestern Energy Among Utilities with Long Roads to Cleaner Power
Utilities across the country are making climate pledges - but they're not necessarily backing them up, according to a new report. The Sierra Club …
Historic Climate Action Bill Heads to President Biden's Desk
Congress has passed legislation making the largest investment in clean energy in U.S. history. It has grassroots organizations like Northern Plains …
Report: As Snow Decreases, Could 2022 Be Final Winter Olympics?
Viewers of the Winter Olympics that start this week should enjoy them while they can. A new study says the winter games will become much harder to …
Support Available for MT Residents Facing Housing Insecurity
As Montana heads deeper into winter, state officials want folks to know financial support is available for those facing housing insecurity during the …
Frustration Boils Over as MT Utility Doubles Down on Fossil Fuels
The clean-energy future needs to start now, according to some Montanans fighting to change the direction of the state's largest utility. Nearly 1,000…