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Environment

4,200 Project plans to preserve Great Salt Lake

By Alyse Clark
March 04, 2024 12:00 AM
The Great Salt Lake has a fascinating history and contributes significantly to Utah’s air quality, economy and wildlife population.
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Video

Salt Lake City Green Loop plans move forward with support from locals

By Alyse Clark
February 23, 2024 12:00 AM
Downtown Salt Lake City is usually bustling with activity. However, fewer than 30% of locals live within a five minute walk from open green space.
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Environment

Utah enjoys higher-than-average snowpack after weeks of winter storms

Ethan Pack
By Ethan Pack
February 20, 2024 12:00 AM
After a lackluster December, Utah’s snowpack level is higher than 100% average because of several storms in January and February, according to the Utah Division of Water Resources.
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Environment

New Utah Lake recreational area expected to open late 2024

Ethan Pack
By Ethan Pack
February 13, 2024 12:00 AM
The Provo River Delta project, a natural restoration project meant to protect native fish and increase recreation opportunities at Utah Lake, is slated for completion in late 2024.
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Environment

Bill limiting future municipal grass usage reaches Utah Senate

Ethan Pack
By Ethan Pack
February 06, 2024 12:00 AM
A bill limiting the amount of non-functional grass used for state and municipal landscaping has passed the Utah House and is now being debated in the Senate.
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Nation

Groundhog Day prediction says early spring is on its way

By Sydni Merrill
February 02, 2024 12:00 AM
Punxsutawney Phil, famous Pennsylvanian groundhog, emerged early on Feb. 2 in Gobbler's Knob, Pennsylvania to predict an early spring.
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Environment

Utah Renewable Communities program on track for approval by end of 2024

Ethan Pack
By Ethan Pack
February 01, 2024 12:00 AM
Utah Renewable Communities, a project pioneering efforts to provide net-100% renewable energy to local Utah communities, is on track for approval by the Utah Public Service Commission by the end of 2024.
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Environment

Grow the Flow, other organizations gather at Capitol for Great Salt Lake rally

Ethan Pack
By Ethan Pack
January 22, 2024 12:00 AM
Hundreds of people gathered at the steps of the Utah Capitol building on Saturday, Jan. 20 to raise awareness and public support for the Great Salt Lake’s critically low water levels and sustainability efforts.
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Environment

Avalanche warnings cover Northern and Central Utah

By Andrew Osborn
January 12, 2024 12:00 AM
The U.S. Forest Service and Utah Avalanche Center have issued an avalanche danger warning that will last until 6 a.m. on Jan. 13.
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Environment

Sustainable fashion on the rise in light of fast fashion crisis

By Cameron Cook
January 10, 2024 12:00 AM
In recent years, the fashion industry has faced increasing scrutiny for its negative impact on the environment and abuse of human rights.
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Local

Living Room Conversations hosts community event to promote connection

By Zoe Cook
December 13, 2023 12:00 AM
The national organization Living Room Conversations presented at the Provo City Library on Nov. 29.
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Local

Inversions pollute Utah's air, but Utahns can help minimize the damage

By Ethan Porter
December 12, 2023 12:00 AM
Each winter, Utahns experience a combination of winter snowstorms and smoggy skies from the inversions that trap pollutants in the sky.
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World

Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant starts 3rd round of wastewater release, potentially impacting seafood quality in U.S.

By Belle Lewis
November 14, 2023 12:00 AM
The Fukushima-Dachii nuclear plant started its third release of nuclear wastewater on Nov. 2 as scientists warn that seafood products from the Pacific Ocean could be contaminated.
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Environment

Navigating winter driving conditions

By Cameron Cook
November 09, 2023 12:00 AM
Winter is approaching, and for thousands of out-of-state BYU students, “winterizing” their vehicle and driving in the snow may be a new experience.
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Movies & Television

Sundance promotes environmental preservation with Voices of Nature series

By Nathan Beitler
November 02, 2023 12:00 AM
The Sundance Nature Alliance showcased six different books and films by authors and filmmakers meant to inspire audiences to preserve the natural world.
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Environment

Lahaina parent reflects on youth returning to school after wildfire

By Alexa Elliott
October 30, 2023 12:00 AM
Lahaina students returned to school for the first time since the Aug. 8 wildfire that destroyed the town.
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Environment

Lahaina resident speaks on tourism and hope in West Maui

By Trevor Myers
October 30, 2023 12:00 AM
A deadly wildfire tore through the historic town of Lahaina on Aug. 8; two months later, West Maui reopened for tourism, leaving some local residents and their families conflicted.
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Campus

The bureaucracy between BYU and its trees

By Zoe Cook
October 19, 2023 12:00 AM
With varieties of maples, evergreens, columnar oaks and plum trees, BYU boasts more than 17,000 trees. However, BYU's trees lead a more complicated life than is evident from simply walking around campus.
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