Action for a greener, healthier Montana

Montana had more than 400 oil and gas spills in just five years

In the past five years, Montana experienced 461 oil and gas spills. That’s one to two spills every week.

Nifty Fifty Activities

Looking for family-friendly ways to learn about our planet and how to protect it? Check out our guide of 50 environmental activities kids can do at home.

Report finds microplastics in 66% of Montana river sites tested

Environment Montana Research & Policy Center spent the summer in Montana's waters testing for plastics.

Destination: Zero Carbon

See how communities around the country have already started working toward a clean, efficient and sustainable low-carbon transportation system. 

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News Release | Environment Montana

Suspension of EPA enforcement during the Coronavirus puts our health at risk

Late Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a new policy that  would suspend enforcement of key provisions of our nation’s environmental laws during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

News Release | Environment America

In addressing the coronavirus, Congress must not exacerbate the climate crisis

Congress is rushing to spend hundreds of billions of dollars to bail out industries affected by the measures being taken to stem the spread and severity of the coronavirus. But in putting out one fire, our leaders must not pour gasoline on another -- namely, global warming. Taxpayer dollars should not be spent bailing out industries that are accelerating climate change. Any bailout funding must require industries to reduce their carbon emissions and other pollution.

Blog Post

Fifty environmental activities kids can do at home

As people in my hometown of Madison, Wisconsin, and across the United States brace for weeks of school closures and social distancing, I am searching for ways to make the most of this challenging period. While our own health, essential needs, and family care arrangements are top of mind, we are also staring down the inevitability of long stretches of boredom. I’d love to help my step-kids fill this time by learning about the planet and how to protect it. So I asked my colleagues at Environment America to help me come up with a list of ideas.

Report | Environment Montana Research & Policy Center

Destination: Zero Carbon

America's transportation system produces more greenhouse gas emissions than any other sector of our economy. This report las out three strategies to put the U.S. on a path to a zero-carbon transportation system. 

Blog Post

Let's Re-imagine Transportation in Montana

Montana should step up to the climate challenge and re-imagine transportation. From Missoula to Miles City, we can envision a better, carbon-free way to get around. 

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.