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A new study reveals the most eco-friendly states in the US, with South Dakota taking the top spot.
The research team at printer ink company Cartridge Save conducted a study on the greenest states in the U.S., and concluded that South Dakota is No. 1.
The study analyzed factors such as air and water quality, renewable energy consumption, pounds per capita recycled, greenhouse gas emissions, number of national parks, average commute time by car, registered electric vehicles and proportion of farmland area to determine the rankings.
Each factor was given a numerical value to determine which states made the most effort to reduce carbon footprint, protect natural resources, and promote a greener way of life for residents.
South Dakota shines as a leader in sustainability and takes the crown as the greenest U.S. state in the nation. The state has the lowest energy consumption per capita, exceptional water quality, and shortest average commute times nationwide.
The state boasts vast farmlands, ranking third in the nation for the proportion of land dedicated to agriculture. Nature enthusiasts will also appreciate South Dakota’s impressive park system, tying for sixth place in the number of parks nationwide. Furthermore, the state demonstrates its commitment to sustainability by keeping its greenhouse gas emissions low, ranking sixth in the country.
While South Dakota excels in several areas of environmental performance, there are some areas for improvement. The state’s adoption of electric vehicles is currently lower than average, ranking 44th nationwide. Similarly, there’s potential to boost recycling rates, which currently sit at 27th in the country.
Oregon takes second place as the greenest U.S. state, followed by Iowa, Hawaii and Maine.
Texas came in last. The state is currently facing the most environmental issues, including high levels of water contamination, low recycling rates, and high greenhouse gas emissions.
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