emissions

Animal agriculture produces more methane – a powerful greenhouse gas – than any other human activity in the U.S. Climate experts say we need to cut greenhouse gas emissions dramatically before 2030. But when it comes to emissions from the livestock sector, the science is still emerging, and it’s not yet clear if the cuts will come in time—or how.

Instead of taking a big bite out of emissions, Rep. Andrew Stoddard’s bill now focuses on studying the impact bromine has on air quality.

Among other ideas, the Senate passed a resolution on Monday to encourage Utahns to reduce vehicle idling.

In a wide-ranging climate discussion, the Utah senator said he believes the private sector should lead the way in clean energy technology.

Eureka in Juab County’s Tintic School District and Vernal in the Uintah County School District will receive a combined 12 buses in the first round of funding.

The Bureau of Land Management announced the change Friday. Earlier this year, the Biden Administration halted all new oil and gas leases but that moratorium was struck down in court.

A recent study from researchers at the University of Utah found that in some cases, increasing the country’s supply of renewable energy leads to more emissions. The explanation seems to be that people are compensating by consuming more.

Salt Lake County is expanding its Vehicle Repair Assistance Program, which helps qualified residents improve their cars and the air along the Wasatch…

The University of Utah is hoping to reduce its emissions by targeting commuters. The U launched a program Monday to help community members buy electric…

Rocky Mountain Power has committed to reduce emissions and use more clean energy. Its parent company Berkshire Hathaway Energy took part in an Obama…

For the first time, sources of carbon dioxide in Salt Lake County can be identified at the level of individual buildings and roadways. University of Utah…

The Utah Clean Air Partnership has awarded a $25,000 grant to Salt Lake County to help repair vehicles with poor emissions. The County is matching that…