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The monsoon has fizzled so far this year in Utah. Even so, it’s “been a tale of two summers” where northern Utah has been drier than the southern end of the state.
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Provo sees the statewide program as a one-size-fits-all conservation solution that doesn’t fit its needs. One water expert disagrees.
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The ever-stretched Colorado River is in peril. PBS News science correspondent Miles O’Brien hosts a live discussion, at 7 p.m. EDT / 5 p.m. MDT that looks at these challenges and answers your questions.
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Every year a Weber State University professor collects western spotted orb weaver spiders at Antelope Island to test how much mercury they contain.
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Negotiations over the water supply for 40 million people are hinged on how you interpret the words "will not cause," written into the century-old Colorado River Compact.
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Human-started fires in 2024 have already surpassed Utah's total for all of last year. With months of dangerous conditions remaining and another firework holiday looming, fire officials are on alert.
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Tourists continue to flock to parks in Utah and other southwestern states during the hottest months of the year, even as officials caution that hiking in extreme heat poses serious health risks.
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Beneficial fire is an essential part of confronting the wildfire crisis. But for now, there’s not enough people to do the work. A prescribed burn this spring in Central Idaho shows how partnerships can get more workers on the line.
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On one of the hottest days during the heatwave, some Utahns braved the outdoors, but before long were itching to be back inside.
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“It's happening now. We're experiencing it,” said a Utah researcher. Heat higher than historical averages is another sign of how climate change is impacting the state one step at a time.
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The lawsuit follows a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decision in February to reject conservationists’ requests to restore endangered species protections across the region.
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Supporters say it would provide more certainty for water users as the Colorado River continues to get stretched. Sen. Mark Kelly said it's a historic step in resolving what has been a decades-long dispute over water supplies.
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Utah State University is partnering with the National Integrated Heat Health Information System to continue to provide heat mapping data and improve forecasting accuracy.
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Thunderstorms are hopscotching around the Southwestern U.S., bringing much-needed moisture to a region where every drop counts.