On January 20, a coalition of 17 organizations across Montana convened in Helena, centering climate stories and action at the Capitol’s very first Climate Advocacy Day. The rally drew over 300 attendees from throughout the state, including Billings, Livingston, the Flathead, Butte, Bozeman, and Missoula. Singing songs and welcoming speakers from around the state, we gathered to have a public conversation about climate change in one of our most important public spaces–our state government.

Take Action, News, Climate ResourcesSarah LundquistJanuary 27, 2023Event Resources, Action Archive

Climate Advocacy Day draws 300 Montanans

From the Missoulian, Jan. 20: “Under banners saying “Protect Our Home,” climate change advocates rallied at the state Capitol Friday, blasting inaction on climate and demanding politicians move on solutions.

“The Climate Advocacy Day featured a panel discussion with legislators, a climate fair and roundtable with activists, but it was a noon rally attended by nearly 300 people that anchored the event as attendees pushed their message of urgently needed action.” Read the full story.

NewsSarah LundquistJanuary 21, 2023Montana News, Media Features

Can We Joke About Climate Change?

By Sarah Aswell | Missoula Current

As a comedian and community organizer, I do think there are places comedy shouldn’t go… But when it comes to talking politics, taking on sensitive topics, and making fun of our most terrifying current issues, comedy isn’t just okay, it’s imperative.

Our Livable Future, NewsSarah LundquistDecember 13, 2022Reflections, Media Features

Giving Tuesday: 5 Ways to Give

This Giving Tuesday, we are asking for your support to help us break climate silence and build momentum for bold climate action in Montana. Here are some ways you can join our community for stories, skills, advocacy, and action.

Archive, NewsSarah LundquistNovember 28, 2022Organization Updates

Montana Kids Deserve Better: $5,000 Match

Our children need us to address the climate crisis now. Donate today to support our work to break climate silence in Montana and build momentum for bold action. Through December all donations will be matched, up to $5,000!

Archive, NewsSarah LundquistNovember 17, 2022Organization Updates

Creating Space for Climate Stories

We at Families for a Livable Climate recognize the power of storytelling, and we also acknowledge how important it is to speak up about climate change. We know, despite widespread misinformation and attempts to divide and silence us, that there is actually vast support for climate action - we simply have to normalize it and mobilize those who are concerned.

Our Livable Future, NewsSarah LundquistNovember 1, 2022Reflections, Media Features

We can change the world (Oct. 2022 update)

This year, we’ve met many of our supporters at virtual and in-person events, and it has been amazing to see our community grow. When Montanans speak for our families, our kids, and our communities, change happens. We're so excited to build momentum for the coming year.

NewsSarah LundquistOctober 20, 2022Organization Updates

Speaking up for a brighter future: Next steps.

Over this past summer, we canvassed for signatures on our NorthWestern Energy letter in Helena, Butte, and Missoula, and had incredible conversations with moms, dads, grandparents, energy workers, small business owners, and more. As a result, on September 23, we delivered a letter to NorthWestern Energy’s Board of Directors and leadership bearing over 1,000 signatures, asking the company to move to clean, affordable, and renewable energy. Help build momentum for this campaign by getting involved in upcoming advocacy opportunities, and get inspired by watching the remarks from our speakers at the letter delivery rally.

Replacing Climate Guilt with Conversation

What I’m realizing I want is NOT to have to do all the research and work and suffer the burden of making the more difficult but “right” choice - what I want is for the right choice to be the easy, accessible, and obvious choice. What I want is a system where workers are valued, water is kept clean, ecosystems are healthy, air is breathable, and our climate is stable, all inherently. I want a system that enriches rather than pollutes. I want a future that is livable for all.

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