Montana presents a stark choice.
Montana's largest utility wants to assume ownership of two 35-year-old coal generators at Colstrip and continue emitting 11 million tons of CO2 a year until 2050.
Recognize that the EPA estimates that each ton of CO2 causes $200 in climate damage. Expect $50 billion in climate damage by 2050: more forest fires, more floods, more crop losses due to drought, degraded recreation, and more extreme weather.
We say no. We envision replacing fossil fuels with less expensive resources: Montana's vast wind, hydro, and solar resources backed by proven storage technologies. Let's be the first state to generate 100 percent clean electricity by 2035.
Let's ensure a safe climate for our children and grandchildren.