Environment

Congress has voted to overturn part of the federal management plans for millions of acres of BLM lands in eastern Montana. The development of the Miles City plan involved mineral owners, industry groups, landowners, ranchers, farmers, hunters and 17 tribal nations.

This week: A second edition of "The Little Why," where we tackle questions from our younger listeners. Saddle up, grab the reins and ride along with us as we learn about wild horses in Montana.

For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says.

A mining company has received federal approval to explore the possibility of building a mine under the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness. The permit enables Hecla Mining company to begin surveying the silver and copper ore in an old mine shaft 20 miles south of Libby.

An aviation fuel company wants to inject wastewater into the ground along the Rocky Mountain Front. Federal officials say the plan wouldn’t put drinking water at risk. Residents are skeptical.

Local and tribal governments will now get an advanced notice before state wildlife officials relocate bears into their area, under a new state law that went into effect this week.

When you think of bison, Poland may not be the first place that comes to mind. One researcher is comparing human-bison coexistence on both sides of the Atlantic.

Three sets of human remains found near Missoula last year are at least 200 years old. State environmental regulators are seeking public input on guidelines for how agencies assess greenhouse gas emissions. State Supreme Court hears case alleging wrongful arrest after filming a police traffic stop.

Glacier and Yellowstone national parks will remain open during the government shutdown, according to a federal memo. A major drop in staffing will impact park services and gateway communities.

Environmental groups filed a second lawsuit over a gas-fired power plant on the banks of the Yellowstone River. The lawsuit takes issue with how the state issued the permit for NorthWestern Energy’s Yellowstone County Generating Station.