8 states where the planet is on the ballot today

Voters in several states will get a say on ballot measures related to climate initiatives.

There are hotly debated propositions surrounding pipeline construction, climate infrastructure, and carbon reduction.

There's also one referendum that could usher in a new tree-centric, state flag.

In South Dakota , residents will have a say in an ongoing battle surrounding a $5.5 billion carbon dioxide pipeline and landowners rights.