SD: Environment
Controversial Midwest pipeline plan still in play
New public hearings and legal decisions are expected in the coming weeks and months about a controversial pipeline project in the upper Midwest…
California emissions credits clash with SD CAFO concerns
New forms of renewable energy are emerging within the agricultural sector but a California initiative, which has connections to states like South …
Endangered Species Act turns 50
This Thursday, the Endangered Species Act celebrates its 50th anniversary. Wildlife experts say the policy has been a big help in such states as …
Some SD farmers unhappy with industrial ag getting conservation funds
Agriculture accounts for more than 10% of greenhouse-gas emissions in the United States. Advocates for small farms in South Dakota hope the next Farm …
National parks, SDSU join the native plant party
The U.S. is home to nearly 5,000 nonnative plant species. Most are not considered harmful but there are efforts to eliminate invasive ones from …
Like Neighboring States, Carbon Pipeline Scrutiny Ramps Up in SD
This month and next, South Dakota regulators are holding hearings about proposed underground pipelines which would carry carbon dioxide for …
Science Moms: Climate Solutions Aren't Out of Reach for Families
April is Earth Month, and moms who work in scientific fields are trying to get the attention of other parents, hoping they'll take advantage of clean-…
'Prairie Pothole' Region, Including SD, Gets Wetland Funding Boost
Through the federal Inflation Reduction Act, South Dakota and surrounding states will receive funds to restore wetland areas. The Interior …
Clean Water Advocates Cheer 3M Decision on Forever Chemicals
South Dakota and all other states have seen the effects of so-called "forever chemicals." Those pushing for their removal say 3M's announcement it wi…
SCOTUS EPA Decision Seen as Not Aligned with Voters
Environmental groups are criticizing a U.S. Supreme Court decision, which narrowed the scope of the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to …
Giving Tribes More Support to Maintain Wildlife Habitat
Native American tribes manage millions of acres of wildlife habitat but face inequities in securing conservation funds. A bill in Congress would …
Meteorologists: Hot, Dry Weather Not a Fluke
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Much of South Dakota will see a familiar weather pattern this week: very hot temperatures and little precipitation. With more …