Once again, future generations’ ability to endure on the planet has been compromised by our current chronic inability to live within our means. The Montana State Land Board voted last week to accept $86 million from Arch Coal Inc. for rights to dig nearly a billion tons of coal from beneath state land in southern Montana. Each of the 3 yes voters, including Democratic governor Brian Schweitzer, cited the state’s budget woes as the main reason to take the money.

Both Arch Coal and Schweitzer say it will be at least 7 years before mining begins in the area. (Pshah, that’s such a long time from now, what have we got to worry about!?!) Continue reading “$86 Million More Against the Climate”