Archives for: June 2009, 23
June 23, 2009Moral imperative to lower greenhouse gas emissions Tuesday, June 23, 2009
As leaders in the faith community of Montana, we have a responsibility and commitment to care for God’s creation and for “the least among us.” As part of this commitment, we are deeply concerned about our climate crisis...
Posted in: The Missoulian on 06/23/09
Our readers speak: Quick Start' energy grants help schools, create jobs
I would like to recognize southwest Montana Reps. Jon Sesso, Cynthia Hiner, and Dan Villa for their work in securing $15 million for "Quick Start" energy grants during the legislative session. As members of the House Appropriations Committee, an...
Posted in: The Montana Standard on 06/23/09
Rate request denied
Federal officials have denied a request by NorthWestern Energy to be granted the ability to negotiate rates for power it would deliver to out-of-state markets on a large power line proposed for southwest Montana. However, Claudia Rapkoch, NorthWester...
Posted in: The Montana Standard on 06/23/09
Pine beetle damage could fuel wildfires
HELENA - State Forester Bob Harrington warned Monday that the pine trees damaged and killed by beetles could provide fuel for major fires here this year...
Posted in: The Missoulian on 06/23/09
Crow chairman meets with Obama
BILLINGS Cedric Black Eagle, chairman of the Crow Nation, knew he’d be in Washington, D.C., a few weeks ago to discuss energy policy with officials and politicians. He didn’t know he’d also meet with President Barack Obama in the ...
Posted in: The Helena IR on 06/23/09



