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Art

'Pick it Up Provo': BYU student creates art from street litter

By Tenley Hale
November 11, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU Advertising student Emily Hakala collects trash on her route to campus in order to create art that she hopes will inspire people to be conscious of their litter.
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Campus

BYU students discuss the climate change protests targeting famous paintings

By Robyn Morris Christensen
November 09, 2022 12:00 AM
Students from environmental clubs on campus shared their thoughts on environmental activists staging protests at famous paintings throughout Europe over the past several months.
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Nation

Hurricane Ian devastates Florida with historic-levels of flooding

By Aubree B Jennings
September 29, 2022 12:00 AM
Hurricane Ian, 2 mph short of a Category 5 hurricane, came through the west coast of Florida the afternoon of Sept. 28, bringing flooding and devastation throughout the state.
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Local

Lightning-caused South Fork Fire contained with 13.2 total burnt acreage

By Aubree B Jennings
September 23, 2022 12:00 AM
The South Fork fire, spotted Monday, Sept. 19 south of Vivian Park in Provo Canyon, is reported to have only burnt 13.2 acres instead of the estimated 23 acres and is now 75% contained, according to the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests.
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Campus News

BYU biology professor receives 3-year National Science Foundation grant to research in Antarctica

By Joe Wirthlin
September 21, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU professor Byron J. Adams received a 3-year grant from the National Science Foundation to continue his study of microscopic organisms in soil from retreating glaciers.
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Local

Utah locals concerned about possible gondola coming to Little Cottonwood Canyon

By Megan Brugger
September 19, 2022 12:00 AM
The Utah Department of Transportation announced the preferred alternative of a gondola coming to Little Cottonwood Canyon, located in Wasatch-Cache National Forest about 15 miles south of Salt Lake City, despite local concern.
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Campus News

Highlights from BYU Colleges: BYU professor uses nature as his inspiration, Marriott School of Business student works to create a greener world

By Megan Brugger
May 31, 2022 12:00 AM
College of Humanities
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Special Projects

'Eco-grief' emerges in new research

By Ashley Pun Eveson
April 27, 2022 12:00 AM
An increasing number of people are being affected by an emerging mental health condition called 'ecological grief.'
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Business

Climate change poses threat to winter recreation businesses in Utah

By Ashley Pun Eveson
April 08, 2022 12:00 AM
Winter has ended in Utah and the weather is getting warmer, causing scientists, water conservation organizations and climate change activists to increasingly worry about the impact of climate change on the snow in Utah.
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Special Projects

BYU sophomore pioneers glass recycling pilot program

By Ashley Pun Eveson
March 28, 2022 12:00 AM
The Glass Roots Recycling program is piloting their environmental nonprofit on campus, partnering with BYU’s Sustainability Office and the Ballard Center.
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Special Projects

Provo nonprofits improve Utah biking

By Ashley Pun Eveson
March 16, 2022 12:00 AM
Nestled at the corner of 200 North and 400 East sits the Provo Bicycle Collective, a brick building with a colorful mural of Provo on the side. But there is more than meets the eye: It is not just a bicycle shop, but a way for members of the community to give and connect to others.
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Special Projects

Division of Wildlife captures first wolverine in Utah

By Abigail Gunderson
March 15, 2022 12:00 AM
The Division of Wildlife Resources is tracking the first wolverine ever captured in Utah history. The wolverine was caught in Rich County.
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Local

Community project to revive Vineyard wetlands put on hold

By Ashley Pun Eveson
March 09, 2022 12:00 AM
Editor's note: This story has been updated and revised with new information.
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Food

Local pizza restaurant wins Provo Green Business award

By Ashley Pun Eveson
February 28, 2022 12:00 AM
Provo's Sustainability and Natural Resources Committee is recognizing and awarding businesses who are making an effort to improve the environment. The most recent winner of Provo's Green Business award is local restaurant Mozz Artisan Pizza.
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Local

Utah Lake Restoration Project under federal review to evaluate environmental impact

By Brigham Tomco
February 11, 2022 12:00 AM
Lake Restoration Solutions filed a permit application with the United States Army Corps of Engineers at the end of last year, initiating a federal review process that will evaluate the environmental impact and public opinion surrounding the Utah Lake Restoration Project.
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Local

Free Fare February for UTA riders

By Ashley Pun Eveson
February 04, 2022 12:00 AM
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced last week the Department of Environmental Quality is partnering with the Utah Transit Authority to offer free rides to all Utah residents during the month of February.
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Healthy Living

Air pollution introduced as a cause of death, pending adoption of H.B. 109

By Ashley Pun Eveson
February 03, 2022 12:00 AM
Utah environmental organizations are teaming up with state legislators to allow medical professionals to list air pollution as a formal cause of death on a death certificate.
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Local

BYU professor named defendant in defamation lawsuit, says suit has implications for future of Utah Lake

By Brigham Tomco
February 01, 2022 12:00 AM
Editor's note: This story has been updated with some clarifications and corrections.
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