In a year marked by challenge and change, Montana families rose together: building bridges, telling stories, and sparking hope across the state. Read on to see what we accomplished in 2025 and where we’re headed next.

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.

The 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.

In an historic decision, the Montana Supreme Court upheld the District Court’s ruling siding with the youth plaintiffs in Held v. Montana, the nation’s first youth-led climate lawsuit to go to trial.

Climate Advocacy Day is an opportunity to tell the story of what is possible—that there are real alternatives, that we can put social and ecological well being over the accumulation of wealth and power, and that all people have dignity and worth. Through our collective imagination and participation in government, we can build a future that works for all Montanans.

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October 2024 - We at Families for a Livable Climate are deeply saddened by the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. The loss of life, destruction of homes, and displacement of communities are heartbreaking. Our thoughts are with those affected by this natural disaster.

Since our founding, we have reached thousands of Montanans through community-oriented climate events, educational opportunities, advocacy, and leadership. This year we made more powerful moves to build momentum for change and a thriving future for all. Here are some of the highlights.

Last month's hurricane-level windstorm in Missoula rattled our community. Unfortunately, extreme weather events like this are projected to become more frequent and intense in the coming years due to climate change. Let this be a wakeup call to NorthWestern Energy leadership and their regulator, the Public Service Commission: The time to invest in clean energy is NOW. Our safety is at stake.

On the heels of last month's storm and record-breaking heat, Northwestern Energy announced it will soon triple its use of coal in Montana (by acquiring more shares of Colstrip).