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Colstrip Power Plant owners and politicians are ignoring the public health impacts of the air toxics emissions as they blame the EPA for costly air pollution controls, health and environmental organizations said Tuesday.

Be very careful when you're scrolling through the news and reading these anti-Colstrip narratives. Don't fall for the fake news, false narrative.

The Washington Post and AP report on a new University of Hawaii study on the effects of the Lahaina wildfire. Researchers found, among other things, that up to 74% of the 679 people surveyed had elevated blood pressure levels, meaning a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Other news from around the nation comes from California, Missouri, North Carolina, West Virginia, Connecticut, Colorado, Kentucky, Louisiana, and more.

Taken as a whole, the regional proposals, would put an end to federal coal leases in the Powder River Basin, the largest coal producing area in the United States. Powder River Basin mines produced 258 million tons of coal in 2022

Taken as a whole, the regional proposals, would put an end to federal coal leases in the Powder River Basin, the largest coal producing area in the United States. Powder River Basin mines produced 258 million tons of coal in 2022

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management on Thursday released plans to end future leasing of its managed coal resources in the Powder River Basin in eastern Montana and northeastern Wyoming in a move that has angered Montana’s Republican political leaders but is being cheered by environmental groups who fought for changes to leasing plans over […] The post BLM plan proposes ending future federal coal leasing in Powder River Basin appeared first on Daily Montanan.

The ruling is the first one the EPA has made since 2012 and has received a lot of support from Health officials around the state.

On Tuesday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a new mercury and air quality standard in an effort to protect Montanans’ health.This standard is one

Severe high winds are wreaking havoc in Montana, posing risks to both property and drivers. With gusts topping 60 mph, precautions are necessary, especially around Glacier National Park and Fort Peck Lake. Travel with care to avoid accidents and power outages.

On Tuesday, many schools in Southeastern Montana will be anxiously awaiting the voting results of district levies.