Between a first-of-its-kind climate trial drawing international attention and the Montana Legislature convening for its biennial 90-day session, 2023 was a big year for news on Montana’s environment beat. Read on for a summary of some of the biggest stories that influenced — and are continuing to shape — Montana’s water, wildlife and energy landscape. YOUNG MONTANANS WIN CLIMATE LAWSUIT, CITING STATE CONSTITUTION’S ‘CLEAN AND HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT’ GUARANTEE  Sixteen young Montanans drew international attention when they asked a district court judge in Helena to reform Montana’s energy...

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