Coal Communities in Transition: A Case Study of Colstrip ...
Jan 26, 2021 · Abstract. Colstrip, Montana, is a small, isolated community that was established in the 1920s for the express purpose of mining coal. Later in the 20th century, the town became home to a large coalfired power plant, which has since been the bedrock of the local economy. In 2020, however, two of the plant's four units were retired, the future ...