The 7 wildfires blazing through Los Angeles this January, exacerbated by the hottest year on record paired with extreme weather patterns have had devastating impacts. Over 12,000 homes and businesses have been lost; millions of people still without power. This massive castraope is likely to be the most expensive natural disaster in US history - fueled by decades of greed, fossil fuel use, and the powers that protect both.

In an historic decision, the Montana Supreme Court upheld the District Court’s ruling siding with the youth plaintiffs in Held v. Montana, the nation’s first youth-led climate lawsuit to go to trial.

Climate Advocacy Day is an opportunity to tell the story of what is possible—that there are real alternatives, that we can put social and ecological well being over the accumulation of wealth and power, and that all people have dignity and worth. Through our collective imagination and participation in government, we can build a future that works for all Montanans.

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Families for a Livable Climate stands with all those impacted by climate disasters, violence, and oppression. We recognize that our futures are inextricably tied to the wellbeing and future of all families, and there can be no climate justice without human rights and peace. 

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. 

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.