Climate change in South Dakota encompasses the effects of climate change, attributed to man-made increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.
Due to South Dakota's location in the Northern Great Plains, the effects of climate change will vary from eastern South Dakota to western South Dakota. Eastern South Dakota can experience more flooding and western South Dakota can experience more droughts due to climate change. Climate change in South Dakota will directly impact agriculture, city planning and development as well as the tourism industry.[1][2] According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, "South Dakota's climate is changing. In the past century, most of the state has warmed by one to two degrees (F). Rainstorms are becoming more intense, and annual rainfall is increasing. In the coming decades, summers are likely to become increasingly hot, which may amplify some risks to human health and decrease yields of some crops while lengthening the growing season for others".[2]
- ^ Dockendorf, Randy (February 26, 2019). "Researcher Looks At Climate Change's Impact On Plains". Yankton Press & Dakotan. Archived from the original on 2019-02-27. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
- ^ a b "What Climate Change Means for South Dakota" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency. August 2016. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2017-09-06. Retrieved 2019-09-21.