Holding closely to the Held v. MT victory

Holding closely to the Held v. MT victory

Thanks to the courage of 16 young plaintiffs and a state constitution that provides some of the most expansive rights in the nation, Montana...
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Jeanie Alderson: Fraudulent meat labeling hurts our economy and our climate

Jeanie Alderson: Fraudulent meat labeling hurts our economy and our climate

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Hal Schmid: Montana youth stand tall in climate case

Hal Schmid: Montana youth stand tall in climate case

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Northern Plains gets national attention fighting cronyism and corruption at the legislature

Northern Plains gets national attention fighting cronyism and corruption at the legislature

Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting, in collaboration with the Montana Free Press exposed how politicians are colluding with NorthWestern Energy and others to guarantee big corporate profits while everyday Montanans pay the price. Northern Plains members Jeanie Alderson, Steve Krum, and Wally McRae described their experiences on the front lines as they’ve fought to protect their communities from toxic pollution and industry greed.

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IRA clean energy funding is coming our way!

IRA clean energy funding is coming our way!

The Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law last summer, will work to reduce United States’ greenhouse gas emissions by up to 44% by 2030, compared to 2005 levels. Lucky for us, the IRA includes some substantial clean energy benefits for Montana residents and businesses to help us get there.

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IRA offers tremendous clean energy opportunities for Montana electric co-ops

IRA offers tremendous clean energy opportunities for Montana electric co-ops

Imagine driving through the stunning Montana countryside and seeing the landscape dotted with solar panels, weatherized homes, and electric heating systems. That vision of...
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What the Inflation Reduction Act could mean for soil health

What the Inflation Reduction Act could mean for soil health

The federal Inflation Reduction Act passed in August amid skyrocketing fuel and fertilizer prices as well as recent climate-fueled weather events including record-setting heat...
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Methane pollution addressed in historic climate change law

Methane pollution addressed in historic climate change law

This past August the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law. This act may help transform Montana’s energy future and environmental health outlook. The...
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Inflation Reduction Act brings us closer to a healthier climate

Inflation Reduction Act brings us closer to a healthier climate

On August 16, 2022 President Biden signed into law the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This law marks the most significant action on climate change in U.S. history. While it’s far from perfect, the IRA will have significant implications for our climate, the clean energy future we’re fighting for, and the future of family agriculture.

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PRESS RELEASE: Northern Plains responds to passage of historic climate legislation

PRESS RELEASE: Northern Plains responds to passage of historic climate legislation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2022 BILLINGS, Mont. - Today, the United States House of Representatives passed legislation that will provide historic funding investments to create...
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Joanie Kresich: Our children deserve the same conservation and health protections our parents gave us

Joanie Kresich: Our children deserve the same conservation and health protections our parents gave us

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World-renowned climate scientist delivers keynote address at Northern Plains Annual Meeting

World-renowned climate scientist delivers keynote address at Northern Plains Annual Meeting

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