This article's lead section may be too short to adequately summarize the key points. (December 2011) |
Climate change is negatively impacting the US state of Montana. Climate change in Montana is causing common heat waves, earlier snow melts in the spring, and a high amount of dying trees due to droughts and forest fires. After a few decades, climate change in Montana will most likely impact water availability, agricultural yields, and cause higher risks for wildfires.[1] State and local governments in Montana have implemented legislative measures to address climate change, including adopting renewable energy portfolios and developing climate action plans.