🌾 @abundantmontana is stirring things up — in the best way! 🥕 For decades, Montana’s dinner tables have depended on food shipped from far away. That means higher emissions, weaker local economies, and less control over what feeds our communities. @abundantmontana's new 33x33 for Montana movement is flipping the script. The goal: triple the amount of locally produced food on our plates by 2033. Why it matters: 🌱 Reduces climate impact 🚜 Strengthens local farms & ranchers 🍞 Builds food security close to home Choosing Montana-grown food is a simple act with powerful ripple effects. Every meal can be a step toward a healthier climate and a more resilient Montana. 👉 Learn more: https://abundantmontana.com/local-food-club/ #AbundantMontana #33x33ForMontana #EatLocal #ClimateHealth #LocalFoodClub #SustainableMontana (fb)

🌲🔥 Montana Kids + Climate: New UM Study Finds a Clear Connection! A new University of Montana study reveals that wildfire and wood-smoke pollution (PM₂.₅) is hitting kids’ lungs hard in western Montana — especially when combined with extreme temps. 💨 Cold + Smoke = More Asthma & Lower Respiratory Infections ☀️ Heat + Smoke = More Upper Respiratory Infections From Missoula to the mountain valleys, this research shows how climate change, wildfire smoke, and wood stove use are colliding to impact children’s health across rural Montana. Let’s protect our air — and our kids. 💙 Check it out ➡ https://ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12940-024-01082-2 #Montana #ClimateHealth #WildfireSmoke #AirQuality #UMResearch #PediatricHealth #cleanairmatters 📸 by: Jean Modessette (fb)