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Montana Renewables to build water treatment facility
Choteau Acantha - Montana
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Montana Renewables announced July 22 that it would build a water treatment facility to treat the high strength industrial wastewater generated by production of aviation and other biofuels at its Great Falls refinery — a move applauded by the...
Montana Voters to Consider $105 Million Jail Bond in November
Correctional News
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July 30, 2025
Photo: The new facility will address current deficiencies and ensure compliance with national and local standards while providing a safe and efficient environment for both staff and detainees. | Photo Credit: Flathead County By Lindsey Coulter...
The International Court of Justice issued a landmark environmental ruling. What does it mean for the U.S.?
Prism
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July 30, 2025
The world is one step closer to holding countries to account for their actions imperiling climate stability. On July 23, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) provided a response to a question brought forth in 2023 by an international coalition...
Why Glacier Is The Ultimate Montana Vacation
Mix 95.1 - North Dakota
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July 30, 2025
Why Montanans Should Visit Glacier Now We all know just how much of Montana's economy relies on tourism, and one of the biggest draws for tourists is Glacier National Park. Thing is, just because we live in Montana doesn't mean we can't also...
West Nile Virus Activity Confirmed in Montana
Havre Daily News - Montana
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July 30, 2025
DPHHS urges Montanans to take increased caution against mosquito bites this summer From Montana Department of Health and Human Services State and local health officials confirmed the first detections of West Nile virus (WNV) in Montana for summer...
NorthWestern Energy Signs Letter of Intent to Serve Quantica Infrastructure’s Montana Data Center Development
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. & BUTTE, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 30, 2025-- NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) today announced it has signed a letter of intent to provide energy services for Quantica Infrastructure’s...
Remodels and construction updates bend with economic trends in Montana
KTVH - Montana
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July 30, 2025
HELENA — People who have the money spare no expense for remodels or flipping homes, but we're finding out in this economic climate, Montanans are doing what they can to save. "We are noticing some changes in renovations. Mostly we're seeing them...
West Nile Virus detected throughout Montana
KPVI - Idaho
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Culex species mosquitoes spread West Nile virus. (Photo courtesy U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) State and local health officials confirmed the first detections of West Nile Virus in Montana for summer 2025. Virus activity appears...
Calling All Bird Lovers: Be Part Of The Montana Nighthawk Project
XL Country 100.7 - Montana
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July 31, 2025
Want to Help Montana’s Birds? Here’s Your Chance... Are you a bird lover with a heart for conservation? Looking for a way to get involved and actually make a difference here in Montana? Well, here’s your chance—and it’s a pretty cool one. Credit:...
Montana confirms first West Nile virus detections statewide for summer 2025
Big Sky Times - Montana
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July 29, 2025
State and local health officials have confirmed the first cases of West Nile virus (WNV) activity in Montana for the summer of 2025. The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) reported that WNV appears to be widespread, prompting a...
Breaking News: ROTC enforces Ginaforte's edict, barricades MSU over climate change acknowledgment
The MSU Exponent - Montana
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DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. Montana Governor Gregina Ginaforte has launched a campaign of martial action against MSU’s...
Six Suspects Charged in Another Ugly Montana Poaching Incident
94.9 KYSS FM - Montana
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July 30, 2025
It is amazing how many more stories like these are surfacing. Can we attribute that to increased media publicity and awareness? Possibly. Can we attribute that to an increase in these hideous offenses? Yeah, unfortunately, that is probably...
Montana PSC President Brad Molnar Under Investigation
Northern Broadcasting System - Montana
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July 30, 2025
Montana PSC president Brad Molnar under investigation Public Service Commission President Brad Molnar is under an internal investigation by a hired outside attorney which he and his attorney claim is an illegal effort to silence and oust him from...
Climate lobby volunteers talk clean energy with Sheehy
Whitefish Pilot - Montana
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July 30, 2025
Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) volunteers from across Montana discussed clean energy provisions with Senator Tim Sheehy and staff from Senator Steve Daines, Representative Troy Downing and Representative Ryan Zinke’s offices in Washington D.C. July...
Montana News Roundup: No Drought help Coming From the Pacific
KGVO - Montana
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July 30, 2025
It doesn't look like there will be much relief from the Pacific drought for Montana in the coming weeks, as climatologists do not anticipate any significant shift to "La Niña" or "El Niño" ocean temperatures. The latest outlook suggests that while...
Wildlife shows wide range of responses to human presence in U.S. national parks
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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July 30, 2025
Many summer visitors to America’s national parks hope for a glimpse of a moose or a bighorn sheep — or perhaps to spot a wolf or a bear. A newly published study by a multinational group of wildlife scientists took advantage of the unique...
What Is NEPA? Understanding the National Environmental Policy Act and Its Impact
Sierra - California
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Few environmental laws are as consequential as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Under the 1970 law, Congress required the government to assess the environmental impacts of any major federal project, regulation, or policy. The statute...
Environment Oregon highlights state park in Union County
The Observer - Oregon
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July 30, 2025
Published 10:00 pm Tuesday, July 29, 2025 UNION — There are many issues that split Oregon along the urban-rural divide, but one thing people tend to agree on — our natural spaces are a crucial part of what make this state great. This summer,...
Montana Supports Higher Park Fees for Foreign Visitors
KBUL NEWS TALK - Montana
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July 30, 2025
Montana’s U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke and U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy are backing a new proposal that would charge foreign tourists more to visit America’s national parks. The legislation follows a previous executive order from former President...
How Hot Might It Get? Uncertainty and Certainty in Climate Models
CounterPunch
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July 30, 2025
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park. Photo: Jeffrey St. Clair. I think of climate as a package in 3 basic parts – temperature, water, and wind. Here in the US, this trio is basic to the Forest Service “Hot Dry Windy Index” for...