Environment
Leading the Way in Clean Energy
There’s a lot to love about South Dakota not the least of which is the natural beauty of our land. I have a deep appreciation for South Dakota’s clean air and water, and I support clean energy investments that help boost our economy – not cripple it.
South Dakota is already leading the way in clean energy, like wind and hydropower. Plus, our strong agriculture sector allows for the production of renewable fuels, like ethanol and biodiesel. In fact, approximately 70 percent of South Dakota energy generation comes from renewable sources. I will continue to support an all-of-the-above approach to clean energy.
Press
April 2016
| Date | Title |
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| 4/19/16 | Senate Adopts Thune, Rounds Legislation to Authorize Permanent Land Transfer for Expansion of Black Hills National Cemetery |
February 2016
| Date | Title |
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| 2/9/16 | SCOTUS Decision on Obama’s Carbon Mandates Proof of Paper-Thin Presidency |
January 2016
| Date | Title |
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| 1/13/16 | Thune Reacts to President Obama’s Final State of the Union Address |
November 2015
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 11/17/15 | Senate Urges President to Rein in Overreaching EPA |
August 2015
July 2015
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 7/21/15 | USDA Announces Conservation Programs That Will Benefit South Dakota |
| 7/8/15 | Thune Urges USDA to Allocate Additional SAFE CRP Acres for South Dakota |