Air Quality

Another teacher raise, eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs and an energy independent Utah are all up for discussion during the 45 day legislative session.

Will Utahns need to adapt to a smaller, dustier salt lake? Or can the watershed unite to reverse its decline?

The stink in both lakes is caused by hydrogen sulfide, which can pose a threat to humans and ecosystems in high enough concentrations.

Now in its second season, the Cottonwood Connect Ski Shuttle offers another way for skiers and riders to enjoy Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon resorts car-free.

The air is bad in the valley but fresh in the mountains. The ski bus offers escape.

The health effects of living in bad air, experts say, are comparable to what smoking does to the body. And the economic effects, as health problems lead to higher medical bills and lost time at work and school, can also take a toll.

Las decisiones tomadas en la década de 1890 “todavía nos impactan hoy”, dice un científico del clima.

Salt Lake City's west side has worse air quality than the east side — for reasons that range from a mistake made in the 1890s and decades of redlining.

A recent report from activists says nearly 53,000 acres of wetlands in the Great Salt Lake Basin could be at risk if the Inland Port and its satellites are developed as planned.

PM2.5 is projected to decrease 30% by 2050 according to UDOT’s environmental impact statement on the I-15 expansion. But most of that is achieved through improving efficiency and electrification.

A new report says the large amount of methane leaking from Utah natural gas production sites not only contributes to climate change and poor air quality but also hurts the state’s economy.

The new shuttles are part of Zion’s long-term plan to manage growing visitor numbers while preserving the park’s natural beauty.