At Families for a Livable Climate, we welcome opportunities to reflect, renew, and realign. The new year signals these practices for many of us, so following are a few resources to help us (re)commit to ringing in a livable future for all.
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During Families for a Livable Climate’s recent Clean School Bus Drive ‘N Ride event in partnership with Moms Clean Air Force & Montana Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate, folks gathered around electric school buses at Harlow's Truck Center, at the Wye outside of Missoula.
Read about what we learned and how you can get electric school buses for your school here!
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We are so thankful for the wonderful group of experts and school representatives who joined us on November 15th for our second webinar on utilizing federal funds for electrifying Montana schools! The webinar featured inspiring clean energy funding opportunities and success stories from across the state from Havre to Winnett. Watch the webinar and find accompanying resources here.
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Recently, I’ve been remembering the words a friend once shared to me about the beauty of the seasonal shift: That winter is naturally a time to reflect and slow down, and if we lean into it rather than fighting it, this time to rest can be healing.
I wonder: can we allow this cue to rest and reflect to bleed into the sphere of climate action?
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To our supporters, followers, members, and community: Thank you for all that you do to make Montana a better place, and for your generous engagement this year with our growing community. We are humbled and grateful for all of you speaking up for a thriving future.
Read on for a recap of our eventful, lively 2023!
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The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has opened public discussion to review and “modernize” the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA). This move to publicly review MEPA is an attempt to avoid complying with the Held v. State of Montana decision, which upholds the state’s right (and obligation) to consider climate change impacts when issuing permits. Now is the time to speak up and show the DEQ that the MEPA process MUST continue to include climate change considerations. Read on for details, talking points, and to find out how you can take action.
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Montanans want an energy plan that protects our pocketbooks, families, and futures. It is long past time for NorthWestern Energy to acknowledge that, and to follow through on their promise to “deliver a bright future” by transitioning to clean and affordable energy NOW.
Today (August 28) is the FINAL DAY to submit comments to the Public Service Commission on NorthWestern Energy’s Integrated Resource Plan! Send your written comment to pschelp@mt.gov and include “Regarding docket 2022.11.102” in the subject line.
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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.
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The U.S. EPA is proposing a new set of standards that strongly curtail carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants. Comment by August 8 and tell the EPA to support these new power plant standards that will combat climate change, improve public health, and protect our environment. Find details and instructions here.
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