(CN) – A boom in new oil and gas and petrochemical facilities on the U.S. Gulf Coast could lead to a sizable increase in climate change-causing carbon emissions, researchers at the University of Texas said in a new study. Describing the potential increase as a “greenhouse gas mountain,” the researchers concluded that a massive oil and gas-related industrial buildout … [Read more...] about Researchers predict surge in greenhouse gases from oil and gas boom

(KPAX) WHITEFISH — It’s been a snowy start to the new year at Whitefish Mountain Resort with close to six feet of new snow in the last two weeks. Whitefish Mountain Resort currently holds the deepest snow depth in the state of Montana with 111 inches at the summit. Whitefish Mountain Resort spokeswoman Riley Polumbus says this is the deepest snow depth they've seen at … [Read more...] about Recent snow brings ideal skiing conditions to Whitefish Mountain Resort

The effects of climate change will stop for no one, so a local committee didn’t stop the presses on the draft of the Climate Ready Missoula plan. But there are still a few holes to fill before it’s complete. At the City Club Missoula luncheon on Monday, leaders of the Climate Ready Missoula project unveiled the draft plan and a new website that breaks the 88-page plan down … [Read more...] about Missoula’s climate plan nears completion; looks to address local impacts as planet warms

Two Swan Valley conservation groups are objecting to more development in grizzly habitat as they try to hold the Flathead National Forest to its promises to protect grizzly bears. Thursday was the last day for comment on the Flathead National Forest’s Hellroaring Basin Improvement Plan, which would benefit the Whitefish Mountain Resort by adding new ski runs, moving one … [Read more...] about Swan Valley groups oppose ski area expansion in grizzly habitat

Missoula County commissioners this week agreed to transfer the administration of funding earmarked for the interpretation of artifacts recovered from the removal of Milltown dam, and to appoint an advisory committee to recommend any future interpretation. With interest, the county's historic mitigation account now holds roughly $108,000. “These funds have been sitting … [Read more...] about Missoula County lays the groundwork for display of Milltown dam artifacts