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A joint center by U.S. and Canadian universities hopes to identify ways to protect the region’s power grid from ever more extreme weather.
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St. George just broke its all-time record for the most precipitation during a water year, which is measured from October to October.
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Hotter summers across the region are making it difficult for some workers to stay cool and comfortable. That’s especially true for food truck owners who cook over hot stoves and fryers in small spaces.
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Utah reached its highest dew point levels on record in August. But climate change means humid summers might be the new norm in the dry state.
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Relentless heat waves across Utah set new records for daytime highs and overnight lows, creating dangerous health risks and speeding the return of drought.
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Record snowpack helped pull most of Utah out of drought earlier this year. But recent heat waves paired with a dry monsoon season have accelerated its return.
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Even with temperatures reaching well over 100 degrees, visitors continue to flock to Utah’s Zion National Park. That means park staff have to work extra hard to keep people safe.
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Climate change is altering the way rain falls on Utah’s grasses, shrubs and trees. That could end up transforming which plants you see around the state.
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St. George, Utah, has already seen daytime highs at or above 100 degrees every day in July, and it's about to get worse.
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The National Weather Service expects above-average temperatures throughout the state from July to September.
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Utahns spend about 30% more on energy in the summer, but a few tweaks might help save you a buck or two.
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Rural health departments need to adapt to protect their communities from the extreme heat that climate change is bringing to Utah. But many of the same challenges they face today will make it even harder in the future.