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High Country News November News – The Climate Crisis Is Everywhere

The climate crisis affects everything, from where we live to what we eat to how we deal with crime. In Washington, extreme weather and COVID-19 pushed over-strained prisons to the brink, leading some to ask: Why not let people out? In Kasigluk, Alaska, buildings are succumbing to rising sea levels and melting permafrost, but relocating entire communities isn’t easy.

Montana’s outdoor economy to suffer as climate change worsens

The effects of climate change are already affecting Montana’s outdoor recreation, but with predictions of even more heat and drought by 2050, the outdoor recreation industry stands to lose thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions in earnings, according to a new report.

New Fed ‘Basel’ rule could wipe out Montana’s small business, ranches and farmers

The basic proposal is this: The Fed is proposing that banks be required to hold as much as 20% more capital (cash) than they are presently required to hold.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte looking to expand photonics cooperation with Taiwan

Montana has one of the highest concentrations per capita of optics, photonics and quantum computing companies in the U.S., Gianforte said at the meeting at the Presidential Office in Taipei.

Protected: Key Takeaways from the Final Day of the 2023 MEDA Fall Conference!

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Remote Work Professional Certificate Course – March – Online

The Remote Work Professional certificate program is a 1-month specialized course designed to equip workers and business owners with training needed to: find a job working remotely for a company, expand a business to serve customers remotely, and increase skill levels for people already working remotely. For more information, go to https://www.montana.edu/extension/communitydevelopment/remote-work-certificate.html.

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