It's simple: we must limit global warming as much as possible to protect our families, and their future. To do so will require big changes. Connecting in community is not only a critical part of building power to make change, it also strengthens our courage, builds resiliency, and deepens our resolve to act now to ensure a thriving future for our kids.
Read MoreMontanans from every corner of the state penned an open letter to NorthWestern Energy CEO Bob Rowe urging the company to move forward immediately towards a clean energy future. The letter, delivered to NorthWestern Energy’s Missoula office on Dec. 16, 2021, also urges the company to pay the penalties owed to low income and tribal assistance programs and to take action to protect all Montanans and future generations from the environmental and economic hardship that accompanies further investment in a fossil fuel future.
Read MoreAs we head into the last two weeks of fundraising for the year, people who donate $100 or more will receive “Naked: Botanical Recipes for Vibrant Skin and Healthy Hair” by clinical herbalist Elaine Sheff as a thank you.
Read MoreWhat a year for Montana families: Navigating Covid safety and precautions while trying to work and support their kids’ learning; struggling to keep kids safely engaged despite summer heat, wildfire, and smoke; running businesses with staffing challenges, and unpredictable daycare and school situations; and some losing family and friends tragically to this new disease that has dominated all of our lives for nearly two years.
Yet, families of all kinds took time and turned out for climate events, took action, or checked in with us to see how they could help. It was truly amazing.
Read MoreThank you to everyone who donated and spread the word on #GivingTuesday! You helped us meet our two matching challenges, raising over $5,000 to engage more Montanans on climate in 2022. Thank you! If you haven't had a chance to contribute yet and would like to do so, we would be grateful! Donate today.
Read MoreThis #GivingTuesday, please support our efforts to engage more Montana families and caregivers on climate. Be one of the first five #GivingTuesday donors, and your donation will be matched by a volunteer (up to $250). Donations of $200 or more will be matched by our core team, up to $2,000! DONATE NOW.
Read MoreOur third Decarbonize Your Money workshop is in the books! You can watch or simply listen to the recording above. This event series has resulted in more than $500,000 being moved out of fossil fuels so far! Your money could be next!
Read MoreLast week, our partners at Parents for Future Global and Our Kids’ Climate, along with several Climate Parent Fellows, delivered a plea to COP 26 President Alok Sharma and world leaders assembled for COP26 from parent and caregiver led organizations around the world, asking them to end financing of new fossil fuel projects now. Here in Montana, Families for a Livable Climate hosted a solidarity rally at the Missoula County Courthouse on Saturday, November 6, with parents and caregivers and kids speaking up to share their personal messages for world and state leaders, asking that they urgently work to address the climate crisis. Read more and watch some of the videos!
Read MoreClimate change is human caused and getting worse. But, we have most of the solutions we need to address this problem. When we openly speak about the causes, concerns, and mitigation of these impacts, we can move toward a thriving future for Montana. Our hope is that by sharing stories, more Montanans can find common ground and come together to protect our climate, our communities, and ensure a livable future for all of our families and this beautiful state we call home.
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