17 groups sue Montana Public Service Commission to require considering climate change

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: October 15, 2026

Words: 673

Last Updated: 2 days, 4 hours ago

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A coalition of 17 groups that want the Montana Public Service Commission to consider the effects of climate change in its decisions is taking its case to court.

Earthjustice and Western Environmental Law Center filed a complaint Thursday against the Public Service Commission.

It asks the Missoula County District Court to find the PSC has a constitutional obligation to account for climate risks in its decisions.

“Climate change poses an urgent threat to Montana …

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