Written by Youpa Stein:
“As Rep. Marler has stated, “there are times when government intervention is needed for the good of a greater cause.” The scale of the problems with polystyrene, the urgent need to protect health and the externalized costs all point to the need for responsible regulations. In this case we can’t afford to wait for an abstract theoretical future market response when we have a solution at hand…”
Read MoreHB 477 would phase out polystyrene (styrofoam) food containers. HB 477 isn’t just about protecting our trout streams, our pristine landscapes, or even our own health; it’s about innovation, entrepreneurship, and the future of Montana’s economy.
Read MoreNothing like a little positive reinforcement to clean up the air! Families for a Livable Climate Healthy Schools for Montana Kids group recently planned a No Idling Day at Russell Elementary in Missoula.
Read MoreNorthWestern 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.
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 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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