Thank you to the more than 60 individuals who traveled to Helena this week (and countless others who called and wrote messages) to testify against HB 971, a bill that the House suspended its rules to introduce, which would ban consideration of climate impacts and exempt DEQ from analyzing environmental, cultural and economic impacts of mining, air, and oil and gas projects. Learn more about HB 971 here and SB 557 here.

This bill, along with SB 557 (another bill targeting MEPA) passed out of committee. Take action today!

Take Action, ArchiveSarah LundquistApril 20, 2023Action Archive

What is the Inflation Reduction Act, and how can your family benefit?

At Families for a Livable Climate, we’re super excited at all the opportunities presented for homeowners and renters through the Inflation Reduction Act, and we’re grateful and inspired by all the amazing local groups pioneering electrification programs in Montana communities, such as our friends at Climate Smart Missoula and their Electrify Missoula!

In celebration of Earth Week, we’ve prepped a few extra resources to get you started in thinking about electrifying your life!

Take Action, Climate ResourcesSarah LundquistApril 20, 2023Electrify

Urgent: Defend our childrens' right to a clean and healthful environment

Parents and caregivers: Please join us on THIS MONDAY, APRIL 17, at 3 p.m. with the House Natural Resources Committee to speak out against HB 971--a bill introduced late Friday after lawmakers suspended the rules to admit a new bill (post transmittal). Register to testify for the 3 p.m. hearing this Monday via Zoom; you MUST REGISTER before 5 pm on Sunday, April 16: https://leg.mt.gov/session/have-your-say/. You do not need to register to testify in person.

HB 971 would repeal the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) for all projects that could harm our environment and climate if the Montana Supreme Court were to ever find that Montanans’ right to a clean and healthful environment requires state agencies to consider climate impacts. If the court finds that climate change must be considered, then the state department of environment quality does not have to comply with MEPA for air pollution permits, coal mines, open cut permits, hard rock mines, and more.

Take Action, ArchiveSarah LundquistApril 15, 2023Action Archive

Nicholas Fitzmaurice: Behind NorthWestern Energy’s rate increase and how to stop it

The Montana Public Service Commission is accepting public comment on NorthWestern Energy’s recent proposed rate increases, which are tied to increased investments in fossil fuel infrastructure. Learn more and submit your comment by April 11, 2023.

Public Service Commission, Take Action, NewsSarah LundquistMarch 9, 2023Action Archive, Montana News

ACTION ALERT: Protect Montanans from Polystyrene Pollution

The House Business and Labor Committee will hear HB 638, a bill to phase out Expanded Polystyrene (Styrofoam) in food-related businesses in Montana. Here's what you can do!

Working Groups, Take Action, ArchiveSarah LundquistFebruary 23, 2023Plastics, Action Archive

THIS TUESDAY, FEB 14: Speak up for local power to protect the environment.

On Tuesday, February 14, at 3 p.m., the House Local Government Committee will hear HB 413. HB 413 will repeal HB 407, restoring local power to regulate plastics in Montana. Here's what you can do!

Take Action, Working GroupsSarah LundquistFebruary 11, 2023Action Archive, Plastics

Volunteer: Clean Air for MT Kids

Want to make sure the kids at your child’s school are breathing clean air? Up for an easy, low-commitment volunteer project that will have a big impact? Join our Clean Air for Montana Kids network!

Take Action, Archive, Working GroupsSarah LundquistFebruary 11, 2023Action Archive, Healthy Montana Schools

Climate momentum is building in Montana

On January 20, a coalition of 17 organizations across Montana convened in Helena, centering climate stories and action at the Capitol’s very first Climate Advocacy Day. The rally drew over 300 attendees from throughout the state, including Billings, Livingston, the Flathead, Butte, Bozeman, and Missoula. Singing songs and welcoming speakers from around the state, we gathered to have a public conversation about climate change in one of our most important public spaces–our state government.

Take Action, News, Climate ResourcesSarah LundquistJanuary 27, 2023Event Resources, Action Archive

How to Get Free Air Purifiers in Your Kids' School

I was super-excited to hear that Montana's Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is offering free HEPA air purifiers for all K-12 schools in the state--what an excellent way to ensure clean air for our kids during wildfire season and beyond! But when I asked the principal at my son't school to order them, it quickly became clear to me that school administrators are swamped, and that ordering these air purifiers might fall through the cracks. No problem: I offered to order them myself.

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