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South Dakota
- The combined direct and indirect contributions of the coal industry to South Dakota's economy are more than $200 million.
- Using more than 1 million tons, South Dakota ranks 41st in coal use.
- About 35% of the electricity used in South Dakota is produced by coal.
- South Dakota does not produce coal.
- South Dakota has two coal-fired power plants.
Sources:
- Coal Today, page 21
- Coal Today, page 29
- http://www.epa.gov/air/clearskies/state/sd.html
- http://www.epa.gov/air/clearskies/state/sd.html
- http://www.catf.us/publications/fact_sheets/
children_at_risk/South_Dakota_Kids_Facts.pdf
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