Guest post by Mary Mulcaire-Jones

“Something big is starting to shift,” said Bill McKibben. “After years of effort from activists, there are signs that the world’s financial community is finally rousing itself in the fight against global warming.” McKibben, the founder of 350.org, shared this piece of good news in a New York Times opinion piece a couple of years ago. In light of this trend, he advised, “It would be wise to follow the dollar to see where the future of energy is headed globally.”

The climate is warming; humans are causing it; it’s already impacting Montana, but we can take action and make a difference. Make this your mantra, and straight up ask everyone you know (regardless of party) to vote for strong climate action.

On October 20 and 27, you can submit public “in-person” or written comments on NorthWestern’s Application for pre-approval of an additional ownership share of Colstrip Unit 4. (Docket No. 2019.12.101.)

This was the second in our Systems Change series, where we looked at personal actions we can take to make a positive impact, and examine how those actions bridge into system-wide changes. We focused on what’s happening in Missoula and greater Montana to promote the decarbonization of our transportation system, and ways for Montanans to make change in their personal lives, and beyond.

Whether or not you use the bus, you benefit from it. More people on the bus reduces cars on the road, which means less traffic congestion and parking demand. Furthermore, Mountain Line’s development is a critical part of our community’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas pollution in our rapidly warming world. Emissions matter and impact how much our planet will warm.

This week and next, you can take concrete climate action in Montana in these five ways.

The first in our Systems Change series. This panel discussion covers how to decarbonize your money from personal investments, and business or organizational investments, to where you bank. And, it dives into how a new local carbon offsets program might work, providing local investment opportunities that will make a difference.

Conversation with PSC District 4 Candidates - Part I

The goal of this conversation between District 4 candidates is to elevate awareness of the race, and the important role of the PSC, and help voters in PSC District 4 be informed. Here are four questions relating to why we should care about this race, and the candidates’ visions for leadership.

Families for a Livable Climate Director Winona Bateman sat down with Jennifer Fielder (R) and Monica Tranel (D), the two candidates for Montana Public Service Commission's District 4 seat, to hear about their background, their take on the PSC and its importance for Montana families.