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Millie the peregrine falcon educates on conservation at the MOR

Millie the peregrine falcon educates on conservation at the MOR

Editor’s Note: A previously-published version of this story stated that the Montana Raptor Conservation Center (MRCC) had three seagulls come into the center for lead poisoning and that Director of Raptor Education Keaton Thomas uses he/him pronouns. On March 4, this article was corrected online to reflect

Snowman Protest aims to spread awareness about Montana's warm winter

Snowman Protest aims to spread awareness about Montana's warm winter

A crowd of people — joined by handmade, cardboard snowmen — gathered at Soroptomist Park in Downtown Bozeman on Saturday for a protest. Organizers used the playful winter icons to spotlight Montana’s unusually warm winter and the concerns it raises for the region’s water access and outdoor economy. The protest

ASMSU hosts “Pray for Snow” festival in place of annual Rail Jam

ASMSU hosts “Pray for Snow” festival in place of annual Rail Jam

Students braced the cold to enjoy food and watch local bands at the Pray for Snow music festival last Saturday. The event was held as a replacement for the annual Rail Jam skiing and snowboarding competition. The Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU) and the Office of Student Engagement normally host

‘It comes down to who you’re voting for’: EPA rescinds Endangerment Finding

‘It comes down to who you’re voting for’: EPA rescinds Endangerment Finding

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its rescission of the 2009 Endangerment Finding on Feb. 12. This scientific determination provided the basis for federal regulation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by establishing that these pollutants are harmful to human health. “You could characterize [the Endangerment Finding] as a determination that

Chaos gardening is more popular than ever, but invasives and neighbors still exist

This spring, the classic American lawn is no longer the only default for many homeowners. Some are trading symmetry for spontaneity as they scatter wildflower seeds and embrace chaos gardening in visible, public spaces. The look feels fresh and less rigid, yet invasive species and neighborhood expectations still set firm

Tropical flowers blooming weeks later due to climate change

Tropical flowers blooming weeks later due to climate change

By Stephen Beech Tropical flowers are blooming weeks later than before due to climate change, reveals new research. The study of more than 8,000 flowers across 230 years has raised fears for delicately balanced ecosystems. American scientists found global warming has caused many tropical plants to flower earlier or

What does EPA’s repeal of the Endangerment Finding mean for us? | Cathy Whitlock

On Feb. 12, the federal government delivered the latest blow to the climate crisis by removing a key regulatory rule of the Clean Air Act. The 2009 EPA Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding was the legal and scientific determination that greenhouse gases harm public health and welfare, and it served as