Climate Politics
Polarizing Pipeline Law Is on the Ballot in Major Corn State
- Critics say a ‘no’ vote to repeal could be the end of project
- Summit plans to apply for a South Dakota permit either way
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A proposed $8.9-billion carbon-capture pipeline that has polarized the US Corn Belt is facing one of its biggest obstacles yet: Election Day.
When South Dakota voters cast their presidential-year ballots on Nov. 5, they’ll also decide whether to reject a law passed earlier this year that’s viewed by opponents as pro-pipeline. If the measure is scrapped, it would be a major blow in a series of setbacks for Summit Carbon Solutions’ project, with critics hoping it could be the death knell they’ve been waiting for.