The future is ours to build.
It’s okay to feel hopeless.
This moment is heavy. There are many implications, some yet to be seen, that last night’s election will have on our families, our communities, and the more-than-human world.
It’s okay to feel that. It’s okay to question. It’s okay to grieve.
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Take Back Our Power Sign On Letter
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.
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Response to devastating hurricanes - October 2024
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.
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A Year of Growth & Transition
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.
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Dear NWE and PSC: The power to keep MT families safe is in your hands
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.
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Enough Is Enough, NWE
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).
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What is Sustainable Responsible Investing (SRI)?
Sustainable 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.
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What do most SRI investors and organizations use for guidance?
There 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.
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