North Dakota is a top oil-producing state in the U.S. In light of Russia's attack on Ukraine, many in the northern state hope demand will rise. Others want to shift to renewables. It's a conflict that goes to the core of North Dakota’s identity.

The state of North Dakota in the U.S. seems like the ideal spot for renewable energies, with its sprawling, wind-swept plains. An initative led by Native peoples is currently testing the possibilities with large solar farms. But not everyone shares their green vision. Ines Pohl visited a state struggling to find its place in a shifting energy landscape.

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