NorthWestern Energy has recently announced they plan to acquire majority ownership of Colstrip. To express our overwhelming concerns about this issue, we have created a petition and are working to gather thousands of signatures in the coming months. We plan to deliver the petition and signatures to NorthWestern and the PSC at the beginning of April.

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.

Last 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.

On 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).

“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!”

The 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.

Third Act, Banking on Your Values

Global Alliance for Banking on Values

Clearwater Credit Union, Values-Based Banking

Climate First Bank

Bank Green

MT Plastic Free Missoula is collecting signatures to get an ordinance on the November ballot regulating single-use plastics in the City of Missoula.