Down to Earth: The Audiomag

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The Montana Environmental Information Center presents its quarterly publication, now in audio format for your listening pleasure.

Episodes

  1. 06/11/2024

    Down to Earth: December 2023 audiomag

    The Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC) is excited to share our quarterly Down to Earth magazine in audio form! Catch up on the latest details of our work protecting Montana's air, water, land, and life-sustaining climate.  This issue features stories about coal mining, energy transition, and more. Links from this issue:  Held v. State of Montana ruling: https://meic.org/held-v-montana/ Read the online magazine: www.meic.org/down-to-earth Become a member: www.meic.org/donate MEIC events: www.meic.org/events MEIC Resources: www.meic.org/resources MEIC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@meic2596

  2. 12/12/2023

    Down to Earth: September 2023 audiomag

    Listen to our special 50th Anniversary issue of Down to Earth, and be sure to check the printed edition for features our post-session review, Legislator Scorecard, and victories against fossil fuels. The Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC) is excited to share our quarterly Down to Earth magazine in audio form!  Catch up on the latest details of our work protecting Montana's air, water, land, and life-sustaining climate. Links from this issue:  Held v. State of Montana ruling: https://meic.org/held-v-montana/ Montana Subdivision Inventory Project, 1975: https://meic.org/montana-land-development/ EPA site on PFAS: https://www.epa.gov/pfas Montana DEQ PFAS Programs: https://deq.mt.gov/cleanupandrec/programs/pfas Earthjustice's progress tracking for EPA's 2021 Roadmap: https://earthjustice.org/feature/pfas-chemicals-epa-roadmap Contact Ann Schwend: aschwend@meic.org Contact Katie Harrison: kharrison@meic.org Dr. Steve Running's Billings Climate Week keynote: https://tinyurl.com/RunningClimateTalk Read the online magazine: www.meic.org/down-to-earth Become a member: www.meic.org/donate MEIC events: www.meic.org/events MEIC Resources: www.meic.org/resources MEIC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@meic2596

  3. 08/17/2023

    Down to Earth: June 2023 audiomag

    Our June issue features our post-session review, Legislator Scorecard, and victories against fossil fuels. The Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC) is excited to share our quarterly Down to Earth magazine in audio form!  Catch up on the latest details of our work protecting Montana's air, water, land, and life-sustaining climate. Links from this issue:  MEIC Legislator Scorecard: www.meic.org/bill-tracker/#/legislators/statescorecard MEIC Action Alerts: www.meic.org/take-action/ Read the online magazine: www.meic.org/down-to-earth Become a member: www.meic.org/donate MEIC events: www.meic.org/events MEIC Resources: www.meic.org/resources MEIC Staff Recommendations: www.meic.org/staff-picks Legislature Web Messaging Tool: https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2023/reports/messaging_bill_report.pdf Learn more about Held v Montana: www.meic.org/held-v-montana

  4. 05/01/2023

    Down to Earth: March 2023 audiomag

    Our mid-session issue is out, and we've got updates on Montana Tunnels, a victory in the Bull Mountains, and a delightful feature on a family that pursues environmental activism in their own separate ways. The Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC) is excited to share our quarterly Down to Earth magazine in audio form!  Catch up on the latest details of our work protecting Montana's air, water, land, and life-sustaining climate. Links from this issue:  MEIC Bill Tracker & Action Center: www.meic.org/action-center MEIC Action Alerts: www.meic.org/take-action/ Read the online magazine: www.meic.org/down-to-earth Become a member: www.meic.org/donate MEIC events: www.meic.org/events MEIC Resources: www.meic.org/resources

  5. 03/30/2023

    Constitution Rally speakers - March 15 in Helena, Montana

    The March 15 Rally to Defend Montana's Constitution was a gathering of a diverse group of people who care about protecting Montana's Constitution from legislators who would gut or weaken it. Listen to our lineup of speakers here!  Mae Nan Ellingson, 1972 Constitutional Convention Delegate: speaking on Constitutional intent Jim Nelson, retired Montana Supreme Court Justice: speaking on Judicial Power Ta’jin Perez, Deputy Director of Western Native Voice: speaking on Voting Rights Rep. SJ Howell: speaking on Right to Privacy Roger Sullivan, attorney for the Held v Montana case, and Mica K., a youth plaintiff in the case: speaking on the Right to a Clean & Healthful Environment With emcee Keegan Medrano, ACLU Policy Director Learn more about Montana's Constitution and these speakers: https://meic.org/montana-constitution/

  6. 02/06/2023

    Down to Earth: December 2022 audiomag

    It's the legislative preview! This issue features articles about the Legislature, how you can get involved, and what we anticipate the biggest fights will be. Catch up here. The Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC) is excited to share our quarterly Down to Earth magazine in audio form!  Catch up on the latest details of our work protecting Montana's air, water, land, and life-sustaining climate. Links from this issue:  MEIC Bill Tracker & Action Center: www.meic.org/action-center MEIC Action Alerts: www.meic.org/take-action/ Read the online magazine: www.meic.org/down-to-earth Become a member: www.meic.org/donate Form for telling MEIC how you'd like to be involved in the Legislative session: tinyurl.com/MEIC2023Leg MEIC Resources: www.meic.org/resources A River Runs Brew It: www.ariverrunsbrewit.org Podcast by Stories for Action about Montana communities fighting opencut mines: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gravel-pits-and-the-public-losing-their-voice/id1531234247?i=1000581969548

  7. 12/27/2022

    Down to Earth: September 2022 audiomag

    This issue features articles about sustainable development, the Inflation Reduction Act, and Montana's unsung hero and MEIC's Conservationist of the Year, Adam McLane. The Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC) is excited to share our quarterly Down to Earth magazine in audio form!  Catch up on the latest details of our work protecting Montana's air, water, land, and life-sustaining climate. Links from this issue:  MEIC Action Center: www.meic.org/action-center MEIC Action Alerts: www.meic.org/take-action/ Read the online magazine: www.meic.org/down-to-earth Become a member: www.meic.org/donate The Montana Subdivision Inventory Project (EIC, 1975): www.meic.org/montana-land-development Governor's Housing Task Force website: https://bit.ly/MontanaHousingTaskForce DNRC Comprehensive Water Review: www.comprehensivewaterreview.mtdnrc.gov Form for telling MEIC how you'd like to be involved in the Legislative session: tinyurl.com/MEIC2023Leg Fact sheet about the IRA and Montana: www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Montana.pdf MEIC on nuclear: www.meic.org/nuclear-energy Friends of the Jocko (a community organization battling a neighborhood gravel pit): www.friendsofthejocko.org Podcast by Stories for Action about Montana communities fighting opencut mines: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gravel-pits-and-the-public-losing-their-voice/id1531234247?i=1000581969548

    Down to Earth: September 2022 audiomag

  8. 10/05/2022

    Down to Earth: June 2022 audiomag

    The Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC) is proud to share our June issue with you in audio form!  Catch up on the latest details of our work protecting Montana's air, water, land, and life-sustaining climate. This issue features articles about victory for the Smith River, fighting for clean air in Butte, and energy policy updates. Links from this issue:  MEIC Action Center: www.meic.org/action-center MEIC Action Alerts: www.meic.org/take-action/ Read the online magazine: www.meic.org/down-to-earth How to Be an Advocate resources: www.meic.org/resources Become a member: www.meic.org/donate Meagher County Stewardship Council Map: https://meaghercountystewardshipcouncil.org/what-we-dohttps://dailymontanan.com/2022/02/14/fort-belknap-indian-community-responds-to-luke-ployhars-plans-for-mining-at-zortman-landusky/ Contact Anne Hedges about Held v. Montana: ahedges@meic.org MEIC's page about cryptocurrency: https://meic.org/cryptocurrency/ MEIC's page about nuclear energy: https://meic.org/nuclear-energy NorthWestern Energy op-ed: https://missoulacurrent.com/opinion/2022/03/viewpiont-net-zero/ ETIC meeting videos and minutes: https://leg.mt.gov/committees/interim/etic/

  9. 05/18/2022

    Down to Earth: March 2022 audiomag

    The Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC) is proud to share our March issue with you in audio form! Catch up on the latest details of our work protecting Montana's air, water, land, and life-sustaining climate. Links from this issue:  MEIC Action Center: www.meic.org/action-center Read the online magazine: www.meic.org/down-to-earth How to Be an Advocate resources: www.meic.org/resources Become a member: www.meic.org/donate Fort Belknap Indian Community responds to Luke Ployhar’s plans for mining at Zortman Landusky: https://dailymontanan.com/2022/02/14/fort-belknap-indian-community-responds-to-luke-ployhars-plans-for-mining-at-zortman-landusky/ Sign up for alerts from NorthWestern Energy on their website: www.northwesternenergy.com/about-us/gas-electric/electric-supply-resource-procurement-plan

  10. 03/24/2022

    Inside MEIC: State of the Organization

    Inside MEIC is a bonus series featuring behind-the-scenes conversations and insights with MEIC staff. In our first episode, co-directors Cari Kimball and Anne Hedges talk about their first year as leaders of MEIC.

    Inside MEIC: State of the Organization

  11. 12/24/2021

    Down to Earth: December 2021 audiomag

    MEIC is proud to share our December 2021 issue with you in audio form! Catch up on the latest details of our work protecting Montana's air, water, land, and life-sustaining climate. Links from this issue:  BLM Parcel leasing: https://tinyurl.com/BLMOGSale Read the online magazine: www.meic.org/down-to-earth Send a message to your elected officials: www.meic.org/action-center

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The Montana Environmental Information Center presents its quarterly publication, now in audio format for your listening pleasure.

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  • Creator
    MEIC
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    11
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