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Groups sue Montana utility regulator over climate review refusal
Original: Groups sue PSC for refusing to consider climate change
Environmental and citizen groups have filed a lawsuit against the Montana Public Service Commission, accusing it of refusing to consider climate change when evaluating utility investments and planning. The suit challenges the commission's decision to exclude greenhouse gas impacts from its review of resource acquisition, arguing state law and public interest require such analysis. The case adds to ongoing legal battles in Montana over state agencies' handling of climate considerations.
Why now: The lawsuit is a new legal challenge to a state regulator's stance on climate change, drawing attention amid growing climate litigation.
Montana Public Service CommissionMontanaMontana Free PressNBC Montana
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- Groups sue PSC for refusing to consider climate change · NBC Montana
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