On 4/23/25 at the University of Montana UC Theater, the UM Climate Response Club, MT Plastic Free Missoula, and Families for a Livable Climate Plastics Working Group. hosted a mini sustainability fair, the screening of the documentary of "Single-Use Planet" and a panel discussion about current local solutions in the Missoula community.
Read MoreWritten by Youpa Stein:
“As Rep. Marler has stated, “there are times when government intervention is needed for the good of a greater cause.” The scale of the problems with polystyrene, the urgent need to protect health and the externalized costs all point to the need for responsible regulations. In this case we can’t afford to wait for an abstract theoretical future market response when we have a solution at hand…”
Read MoreHB 477 would phase out polystyrene (styrofoam) food containers. HB 477 isn’t just about protecting our trout streams, our pristine landscapes, or even our own health; it’s about innovation, entrepreneurship, and the future of Montana’s economy.
Read MoreNothing 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.
Read MoreThe 2025 Climate Advocacy Day - cohosted by over 20 organizations and led by Families for a Livable Climate - saw over 350 Montanans gather at the State Capitol, ready to speak up for their futures and the futures of their families, traditions, and places they hold dear.
Read about the event and next steps here.
Read MoreIn January 2025, Families for a Livable Climate, Montana Chapter of the Sierra Club, MontPIRG, and Mom’s Clean Air Force partnered to host a training leading up to Climate Advocacy Day. This training outlines how to call your lawmaker and why it matters.
Read MoreLeading up to the 2025 Climate Advocacy Day, we had the privilege of participating in a powerful and inspiring training lead by Montana youth about how to take Climate Action. The training is empowering and educational. It addresses the question of “what can I do?”
Read MoreBig thanks to CCL (Citizens Climate Lobby) for leading a fantastic training in December, 2024 about effective techniques for lobbying - demystifying the process and explaining how to have a successful and productive conversation with our lawmakers. We encourage you to watch the recording of the training and download the slides to learn more!
Read MoreA coalition of over 20 Montana organizations committed to protecting our right to a clean and healthy environment have drafted this letter to our representatives - we hope you join us in signing it! Thank you.
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