October 2024 - We at Families for a Livable Climate are deeply saddened by the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. The loss of life, destruction of homes, and displacement of communities are heartbreaking. Our thoughts are with those affected by this natural disaster.
Since our founding, we have reached thousands of Montanans through community-oriented climate events, educational opportunities, advocacy, and leadership. This year we made more powerful moves to build momentum for change and a thriving future for all. Here are some of the highlights.
Read MoreLast month's hurricane-level windstorm in Missoula rattled our community. Unfortunately, extreme weather events like this are projected to become more frequent and intense in the coming years due to climate change. Let this be a wakeup call to NorthWestern Energy leadership and their regulator, the Public Service Commission: The time to invest in clean energy is NOW. Our safety is at stake.
Read MoreOn the heels of last month's storm and record-breaking heat, Northwestern Energy announced it will soon triple its use of coal in Montana (by acquiring more shares of Colstrip).
Read MoreSustainable Responsible Investing or SRI is investing in companies making a positive contribution to society, avoiding companies that are not, AND earning a competitive long-term return on your investment.
Here are the FAQs of SRI, offered by the US Forum for Sustainable Investment (US SIF), one of the leading SRI advocacy organizations in the US.
Read MoreThere are two primary reports that most SRI investors and organizations look to for guidance - the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA) biennial Global Sustainable Investment Review (GSIR) and the Report on US Sustainable Investing Trends.
Read More“I’ve actually been thinking about some things that are challenging for me as a mom to write in about. One is talking to kids about things we’re also scared about (for me - climate change, political environment) and how to be honest with them while also not scaring them more. Sorry, that’s a heavy one!”
Read MoreThe world's largest banks are currently funding new fossil fuel development and resource exploitation at an alarming rate. While there is much that we can't control, we do have a say in which banks we use.
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