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Bill reintroduced to give Utah Division of Air Quality more ‘flexibility’

A bill was reintroduced Wednesday that would give the Utah Division of Air Quality more flexibility in forming strategies to achieve standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency. HB121 was introduced during the 2014 Legislature and approved by the Senate, but … Continue reading

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SLC mayor says improving air quality trumps need for rockets’ red glare on holidays

One of Salt Lake City’s most cherished traditions is in jeopardy of being canceled. In order to make a statement for clean air, Mayor Ralph Becker has proposed eliminating all city-funded fireworks displays. “All of the council members are doing … Continue reading

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Review: How Dangerous is Our Air?

An unborn baby’s lungs are full of amniotic fluid. Before we exit the womb, we’re incapable of breathing so mom delivers the requisite oxygen through the placenta, but once on the outside…we’re on our own. Our first breath fills our … Continue reading

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Citizens Gather Post-Session to talk Air Quality

During the 2014 legislative session, the issue of air pollution mitigation hung over the halls of the Capitol Building much like the annual inversion. Legislation to clear the air, however, saw mixed results, with key pieces of legislation failing to … Continue reading

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Utah Lawmakers Considering Dozens of Air Quality Bills

Utah legislators are considering more than two dozen bills in the current session that could help reduce the state’s serious air-quality issues. Rep. Patrice Arent (D-Millcreek) co-chairs the House Clean Air Caucus, which is made up of Democrats and Republicans. … Continue reading

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Why is Provo air pollution so much worse than Salt Lake?

The volume of pollution in the air over Utah Valley is regularly at least double that of Salt Lake Valley, according to local monitoring data. Yet Salt Lake County’s population is double Utah Valley’s, and the population per square mile … Continue reading

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Four Utah schools to house, operate air quality monitoring devices

A particulate matter sampling device was installed at Fort Herriman Middle School on Monday to help state officials and local experts understand the roles location and elevation play in air quality. The school was one of four along the Wasatch … Continue reading

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Utah’s air quality Thursday among worst in nation, EPA map shows

Parts of Utah currently have some of the worst air quality in the country, and a health alert remains in effect for the week. A current map from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shows red, or “unhealthy” air over Salt … Continue reading

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