Day One of Missoula’s Climate Strike began with speeches from high school and college students to a receptive crowd of supporters at Caras Park on Friday morning.
An organization called ‘Missoula Climate Strike’ is encouraging high school and college students to conduct a ‘week long strike from school, authentic and focused learning, and an action plan for survival’, in reaction to climate change.
With an introduction by Missoula Mayor John Engen, Montana’s senior Senator Jon Tester addressed a very supportive audience at the Holiday Inn in Friday morning.
This week the Missoula City Council and the Missoula County Commissioners adopted a resolution to utilize renewable energy for electricity by the year 2030.
Scientists are saying Montana's climate is becoming warmer and drier, and are advising farmers to find ways to store water and grow more drought-resistant crops.
With temperatures in Arizona and parts of California over 120 degrees, an environmental group in Montana is urging government officials to embrace renewable energy.
Thursday will mark the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, and Glacier National Park will be hosting the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Sally Jewell, along with other dignitaries, for a tour of the park.