
“When Jake nears the end of the line of hay, he steps away from the tractor’s roar to spread the remaining hay by hand, ensuring the cattle have space to munch. The hay is dry, but it’s purchased from elsewhere.
The Crasco Ranch typically yields 60% of the hay needed to feed its cattle. Last year, the hay fields produced nothing.”
A new congressional concurrent resolution was introduced on July 16, 2025, by Senator Merkley and Representatives Schakowsky, Jayapal, and Raskin. The resolution supports the principles underpinning Lighthiser v. Trump, a new federal constitutional climate lawsuit brought by 22 youth plaintiffs challenging the Trump administration’s anti-clean energy and anti-climate science Executive orders. Children and future generations, especially those that have borne the brunt of climate change, deserve a livable planet without being burdened by a lifetime of hardship.
Join on October 8 at 6 PM on the DHC Patio for UM’s first Sustainability Slam! Hear rapid-fire stories about sustainability from students, faculty, and community voices. This free event is open to all. Come get inspired and connect with others who care about building a better future.
Caring about the state of our climate and the world can weigh heavily on our hearts, minds, and bodies. This series offers a welcoming space for anyone—whether you’re taking personal steps toward sustainability, supporting community efforts, or simply feeling the impact of these times—to pause, reconnect, and restore resilience.
This year, the Park High Green Initiative and PCEC are hosting the Montana Youth Climate Summit for 50 students from around the state of Montana. The two-day event in Livingston will take place on October 23rd and 24th.
Nothing like a little positive reinforcement to clean up the air! Families for a Livable Climate Healthy Schools for Montana Kids group recently planned a No Idling Day at Russell Elementary in Missoula.