Families for a Livable Climate, Moms Clean Air Force Montana, and Mountain Mamas were proud to welcome Katharine Hayhoe to Montana (virtually) for her talk, “The First Step to Tackling Climate Change”, on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Watch the recording of her amazing presentation and find more resources for getting involved
Read MoreWe don't exactly follow the Gregorian New Year; however, January is a very important month for the Salish. It is the time where you put your differences to the side. We go to social ceremonies and shake hands with everyone and sincerely wish everyone a good New Year. It's a happy occasion — we are grateful for each other, and Creator's gifts of food and warmth. We gather together as a community to celebrate making another year together.
Read MoreOn April 6, atmospheric scientist Katharine Hayhoe will speak on how we can transform our future together, across differences. Katharine Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist whose research focuses on understanding what climate change means for people and the places where we live.
Read MoreWe're sharing this call to action, from our friends at MEIC, on a terrible bill which would put Montana families, who are NorthWestern Energy customers, on the hook for OVER $1 BILLION (yes, BILLION).
Read MoreA series of short, free video courses help us envision our future through solutions! We have the solutions we need to solve our climate crisis. Start watching and learning now.
Read MoreHow can we maintain hope and make a difference in the face of overwhelming evidence of the climate crisis? And, how do we even begin to talk with our kids about it? Listen to Harriet Shugarman, aka “Climate Mama”, and author of How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change, in this special conversation about her book, approaches to supporting our children in this historic time, and ways to engage and build hope. Watch the recording and check out additional resources!
Read MoreAmazing report with a promising vision for rural America.
“Despite a turbulent start to the 2020s, an important and positive message for rural America is emerging in the decade ahead: rural communities have a significant opportunity to strengthen and diversify their local economies by embracing and actively engaging in the ongoing renewable energy transition.”
Read MoreA healthy population lives in balance with natural elements. In our fourth and final Systems Change event video, you can find out how actions taken on your front step and in Montana's towns can have a great impact on waterways, biodiversity, climate action, and your community. Hear about wildlife friendly and food producing lawns, the cultural and ecological significance of local native plants, and transitioning away from chemicals for safe public spaces. This event was co-sponsored with our friends Stories for Action.
Read MoreIntroduced by Montana state representative Larry Brewster, who is a former Northwest Energy employee, HB 359 is bad for Montanans and our economy.
The result if HB 359 passes? It will effectively end the economic benefit that Montanans get for producing their own electricity. In 2019, the Montana Public Service Commission unanimously rejected a similar request by Northwestern to reduce the credit value of rooftop solar.
Don't let Northwestern Energy kill solar in Montana by taking money away from Montana families and businesses!
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