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The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe will construct one of the largest solar farms in the U.S. (www.ksut.org)

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The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe will construct one of the largest solar farms in the U.S.::Construction on the Sun Bear Solar Farm is set to start later in 2024 and will need more than 500 laborers and electricians.

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[–] Tristaniopsis@aussie.zone 12 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (10 children)

I find it fascinating that this North American First Nations tribe chose to name themselves after the Australian derivative ‘Ute’ (for ‘utility vehicle’) which is basically is the same as a pick-up truck.

I mean I guess it’s better than calling yourselves ‘people mover’ or ‘station wagon’.

[–] Sasha@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 9 months ago

This post left me very confused for a good 30 seconds, why would a bunch of car enthusiasts install solar panels? ... Oh

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