Amy Cilimburg

Last week, over 100 runners ascended up and down Mount Sentinel in Missoula as many times as they could — to raise awareness about poor air quality, and to raise money to try to fix it.

It’s scorching in Montana right now, and the heatwave is expected to last for days. While many are flipping on those air conditioners, there may be other ways to keep your house cool or to use the air conditioner less.

As the planet warms, the impact of rising temperatures extends beyond physical discomfort. In this episode, host Sarah Aronson works towards understanding how heat interacts with our bodies, minds and society.

Montana broke multiple daily temperature records this summer, according to the National Weather Service, with many parts of the state seeing more days over 90 and 100 degrees every year due to climate change. Cathy Whitlock, an MSU professor and lead author of the Montana Climate Assessment, says Montanans, especially those in rural areas, may not be prepared for these temperatures because most have historically lived without air conditioning.

"You can get an effective room air cleaner that you can make yourself for between $35 and $45," says Mechanical Engineer Tom Javins.

Gov. Greg Gianforte has withdrawn Montana from a coalition of two dozen states dedicated to fighting climate change. The U.S. Climate Alliance is…

As the number of coronavirus cases in Montana rise, public health officials and researchers say smoke from the upcoming wildfire season could make people…

The U.N. climate summit is underway in Poland. It's the first international climate conference since the 2015 Paris Agreement.In 2013 Missoula set a goal:…

A brand-new website consolidates statewide air quality conditions and serves as a resource for Montanans concerned about the impacts of wildfire…

Public health agencies are set up to regulate air pollution from cars, trucks and factories. Wildfire smoke presents a different set of threats, prompting some of those agencies to rethink priorities.