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Trump Administration Names Climate Skeptic to Head Flagship Federal Climate Research Program

Climate skeptic Matthew Wielicki’s appointment as USGCRP director has drawn criticism over his qualifications. The future of the Sixth National Climate Assessment remains unclear, raising concerns for businesses relying on federal climate data.

Trump Administration Kills Key Habitat Protections for Endangered Species

The new rule removes the definition of harm that protected critical habitats from logging, mining, and drilling. This regulatory rollback could reshape land use and increase risks for industries relying on natural resource stewardship.

University of Montana Researchers Launch Free Nationwide Individual Tree and Shrub Height and Structure Dataset

The University of Montana team created the NAIP-CHM, a detailed vegetation height map at 0.6-meter resolution. This new resource replaces costly surveys and aids land managers in prioritizing treatments and estimating costs.

3,000 bison in Yellowstone’s a ‘bs number,’ superintendent tells Montana Governor Greg Gianforte

“So pardon my frankness about the advice you’re getting on this issue,” Sholly said. “I look at the letter you sent the Interior secretary and wonder who the hell wrote that for you?”

Data centers are reshaping communities across America. Here’s what you need to know – Missoula County adopts temporary moratorium on data centers

There are an estimated 4,000+ data centers operating or under development in the United States.

The cover letter is officially dead: AI has created a new job-hunting paradox

Fast Company spoke with Paffenholz to learn more about how AI is reshaping how candidates craft job applications and how job applicants are responding. The cover letter is definitely dead, he says. And if you haven’t started playing around with ChatGPT—and you’re still looking for a job—now might be a good time to start.

The Brutal Truth About Customer Loyalty That Most Business Owners Realize Too Late

Don’t just develop great products or services. Develop the ability to notice when your assumptions stop being true (the market doesn’t send memos) and learn to adapt at the speed of change.

US Accounted for Nearly 50% of World’s CO2 Emissions Growth in 2025 — Thanks, AI Data Center Explosion

US electricity demand grew 3 percent in 2025 with coal power surging 13 percent and data centers consuming 40 percent of global data center electricity. Despite a 28 percent increase in renewables, total energy supply growth outpaced clean energy gains, driving emissions higher.

Headwaters Tech Hub – July 2026 Newsletter – People, Place, Technology

We are just two months away from the Headwaters Tech Hub Summit. Join us as we dig into real challenges, surface opportunities, and build the relationships that help Montana compete and lead on a national and global stage. Sign up today, early bird pricing expires July 31st.

Announcing FUND Montana Launch – Where Montana’s builders meet the people who back them.

It’s a free directory, where Montana’s builders can create a profile, share what they’re working on, and signal what kind of capital or support they’re looking for. This is where investors can start finding the deals they’ve been missing.