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Poll: North Dakotans support both fossil fuels and environmental protection

Respondents split on whether state should fight feds to protect fossil fuels

North Dakotans overwhelmingly support continued production of coal and oil resources in the state but also desire stronger environmental protections when it comes to energy extraction, according to a new poll.

They just aren't so certain about what lengths the state should go to in any fight with the federal government in reducing reliance on fossil fuels, the poll shows.

Overall, 79% of responden...