Environment
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South Dakota's role in renewable energy, an annual check of the state's biggest polluters, water quality and supply issues and other stories about the environment.
Major aquifers in South Dakota in decline, threatening fresh water supplies
"We’ll reach a point where all the currently available water supply will all be in use, and in that case, the next family or business that comes to South Dakota will have to bring their own water."
South Dakota severe weather snapshot
Recent record-breaking wind gusts were the latest in a string of recent disasters.
New project illustrates SD's love-hate relationship with solar power
While power companies and state officials show interest in the renewable power source, opposition from neighbors dims the shine on some ventures.
Opposition arises to rebuild of US 85 through the Black Hills
The DOT says the highway needs major safety improvements, but concerns over potential impacts on the environment and scenery are driving significant project opposition.
Silent sirens: 2 South Dakota cities experience weather warning troubles
Aberdeen and Viborg are repairing outdoor weather warning systems as tornado season ramps up.
1 of world's largest energy storage plants launches in SD
Facility will absorb excess, low-cost energy from wind turbines that might otherwise be lost due to capacity limits on the existing power grid and store it in carbon blocks for use when needed.
Flood of bureaucracy leaves prime home lots vacant in Fort Pierre
"It's going to take an act of Congress, literally, to get this changed."