(CN) – While scientists have already warned about the rapid thawing of permafrost in the Arctic and its release of harmful greenhouse gases, a study published Monday shows that the amount of carbon dioxide released in the air is quickly outpacing the amount Arctic plants take in during their growing season. The new study, published in the journal Nature and conducted by a … [Read more...] about Study: Thawing permafrost releasing more carbon that plants can use

A state park on Flathead Lake will cost millions to buy, but that’s better than having to pay millions in rent. On Thursday, the Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission gave FWP Lands Program Manager Darlene Edge the go-ahead to assess the purchase of a recreation easement from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation that would allow Big Arm State Park to stay … [Read more...] about Flathead Lake: Continued public access to Big Arm State Park could cost $12M

The U.S. Forest Service may have to do more analysis before it can approve a proposed mine that would tunnel beneath the Cabinet Mountains in northwest Montana. Last week, Missoula federal district Judge Donald Molloy ruled the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Forest Service and RC Resources will have to prove in court that they properly considered the mine’s effects on … [Read more...] about Cabinet Mountains: Judge wants proof mine won’t harm grizzly bears, bull trout