Montana's New law Banning Climate Impact Sparks Backlash - World Eye News

Montana's new law banning climate impact reviews has sparked

backlash from environmental experts and advocates.

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The law, which was signed into effect by Governor Greg Gianforte on May 10, 2023

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prohibits state agencies from considering the potential

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impacts of climate change when evaluating large projects.

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Critics of the law say it will make it more difficult to protect Montana's environment

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from the effects of climate change, which include more extreme weather events,

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rising sea levels, and changes in plant and animal life.

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They also argue that the law is out of step with the scientific consensus on climate change,

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which is that human activity is the primary cause of the problem.

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