Why a Montana rancher is speaking up for climate action
From Climate Connections by Yale Center for Environmental Communication
May 5, 2026 · 2 min
About this episode
Montana rancher Steve Held discusses the impact of climate change on his ranch and cattle.
Intense wildfires, storms, and floods have damaged Steve Held's ranch and put his cattle in danger. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
People in this episode
Guest: Steve Held
Topics covered
- climate action
- wildfires
- floods
- ranching
- environmental impact
Keywords
- climate change
- Montana
- rancher
- wildfires
- floods
- cattle
- environment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Yale Center for Environmental Communication
Places: Montana
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