Earth Day

John Kerry Speaks At UM To Address Climate Change

Ahead of Earth Day last Friday U.S. Special Presidential Climate Envoy John Kerry spoke at the University of Montana to discuss climate change and possible preventative actions for it. He shared current research being done in the agricultural field to reduce carbon emissions.

Well-Done Foundation Approved To Cap Over 60 Orphan Wells

The Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation told its staff Thursday to proceed with a change of operator request for the Well-Done Foundation that wants to take over 68 orphan oil and gas wells and intends to plug. The Shelby-based nonprofit says the move will save Montana taxpayers more than $2 million that the state would need to pay to ha...

Montana Department Of Justice Completes Assessment Of Meth Use In Montana

A needs assessment that was completed late last year by the Montana Department of Justice but has yet to be made public provides insight into the state’s battle with methamphetamine from the perspectives of 99 former users. The Daily Interlake reports the assessment comes roughly two years after the justice department noted the number of...