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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Held v Montana Trial and Rally

Held v Montana Trial and Rally

Please join Sleeping Giant Citizens Council, our Helena-area affiliate, on Tuesday, June 20th for the Held v Montana Trial and a post-trial rally in Helena. We’ll be attending the trial during the day, and then rallying in the park in the afternoon in support of the youth plaintiffs.

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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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Billings Climate Week: Climate and Energy Panel

Billings Climate Week: Climate and Energy Panel

Billings Climate Week is June 5-11! To kick off the week, there will be a Climate and Energy Panel on Monday, June 5 from 6-8 pm at Mayflower Church with panelists Monica Tranel, Derf Johnson (MEIC), Dr. Steve Running, and Steve Loken, owner of Loken Builders.

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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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Giving the people a say to stop NorthWestern’s polluting power plant

Giving the people a say to stop NorthWestern’s polluting power plant

This past Sunday, Northern Plains members continued to step up as community leaders taking on corporate corruption in Laurel. NorthWestern Energy continues to push...
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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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Members rally to stop NorthWestern’s methane-fired power plant

Members rally to stop NorthWestern’s methane-fired power plant

On December 13, more than 40 Northern Plains members and staff braved the cold, adorned with Christmas hats and festive signs to demand that...
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Montanans deserve to have say in NorthWestern’s methane plant

Montanans deserve to have say in NorthWestern’s methane plant

Montanans want and deserve clean, affordable, and reliable energy sources that allow our communities to remain healthy and thriving. Unfortunately, NorthWestern Energy continues to...
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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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Ita Killeen: “My job is to have joy in my life, in addition to caring about the climate.”

Ita Killeen: “My job is to have joy in my life, in addition to caring about the climate.”

Ita Killeen believes in the power of people and connection when it comes to fighting climate change. Originally from Maryland, Ita moved west early,...
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NorthWestern pipeline opponents seek Yellowstone County Commission hearing

NorthWestern pipeline opponents seek Yellowstone County Commission hearing

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