In a first-of-its-kind ruling, Judge Kathy Seeley in the First Judicial District Court of Montana ruled wholly in favor of the youth plaintiffs in the landmark climate lawsuit, Held v. State of Montana. Our Montana youth WON!
Read details about the decision, watch a recap of our public celebration of the ruling, and learn about ways to stay engaged.
Read MoreIf we are truly committed to our Montana values – improving the quality of life for this and future generations – we need to take significant steps now to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, increase energy efficiency, and protect our water resources. We shouldn’t be relying on our young people to fight for their future; we should be working to give them the best future possible. If we don’t, what type of legacy are we leaving them?
Read MoreThe historic climate trial, Held v. State of Montana, is the FIRST youth-led and the first constitutional climate lawsuit to go to trial in the United States. The trial takes place June 12-23, 2023 at the First Judicial District Court, 228 E Broadway St, Helena, MT 59601. Court is scheduled for 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays.
There will be activities and events throughout the entire two weeks of trial, as well as many ways to show your support. Families for a Livable Climate will be attending and providing activities during the first two days, June 12 and 13. Join us as we support the courageous youth plaintiffs, stand witness to these historic events, and commit to protect the future of all young Montanans through meaningful climate action.
Read MoreA mother’s job is never over. We don’t give up when things get hard or when they seem hopeless. Moms are tough. We work hard and we fight for our families and our communities. We don’t just hope for a good life for our kids - we actively work to build a better future for our children.
Read MoreMissoula Gives is May 4-5! Donate to support our work to bring climate conversations skills workshops to more Montanans and create support for solutions.
Read MoreDavid Gelles | New York Times
In March of 2020, 16 young Montanans, with support from the nonprofit law firm, Our Children’s Trust, filed a lawsuit against the State of Montana. The plaintiffs argue that the state’s support of a fossil fuel-driven energy system is violating their constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment. The trial is historic: the first ever constitutional climate trial and first ever children’s climate trial in U.S. history.
Read MoreThe Montana Public Service Commission is accepting public comment on NorthWestern Energy’s recent proposed rate increases, which are tied to increased investments in fossil fuel infrastructure. Learn more and submit your comment by April 11, 2023.
Read MoreMissoula Current’s Martin Kidston writes (Feb. 6, 2023): “With overwhelming public support, members of the Missoula City Council on Monday gave final approval to a resolution urging the state Legislature to hand back local control on a number of issues, including a community's authority to regulate plastic.
The primary interest lies around single-uses plastics such as straws, stirrers, polystyrene containers and bags. Other states have regulated such plastics but under House Bill 407, adopted by the Legislature two years ago, Missoula and other interested Montana cities cannot.”
Read MoreJessica Abell writes in the Ravalli Republic on February 5, 2023: “In a world where both our temperatures and our politics are continually growing more heated, how do we cut through the culture wars to talk about our changing environment in a meaningful way?
A group of concerned Montanans is working to address just that through a series of live storytelling events across the state focused on people’s personal experiences related to our changing climate and how it has affected them, their businesses, agriculture or people and places they love.”
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