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Rosebud Sioux climate adaptation plan
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More precipitation, more drought: Rosebud Sioux Tribe to implement climate adaptation plan

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe partnered with scientists to create a Climate Adaptation Plan, which will begin implementation this year.
fossil fuels investment & divestment

States that limit business with banks that 'boycott' fossil fuels could pay high cost, study says

Policies to boost fossil fuels by prohibiting governments from doing business with companies that take sustainability into consideration has the potential to cost states millions.
electrical grid infrastructure needs
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As another winter storm strains the electric grid, it’s time to fix transmission, experts say

Federal regulators and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation announced they will investigate the power system’s performance.
E. coli contamination from cattle waste
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Water quality group gives Big Sioux River an ‘ F’ grade over E. coli contamination

Cattle waste runs off of fields and into public waters during rainfall.

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Wind energy is now South Dakota's No. 1 producer of electricity
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Wind energy is now South Dakota's No. 1 producer of electricity, but not every day

In 2021, wind surpassed hydroelectric power as the largest generator of electricity in South Dakota. Over 52% of the electricity generated in the state was generated by wind turbines.
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