Eric Galatas
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Leaving leaves where they fall — or at least mulching them with a lawnmower — can improve the health of plants and reduce weeds. They're also a vital habitat for important pollinators.
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The iconic insects arrive in Utah every summer, but since the 1990s, their populations have declined by 80%. The Trump administration delayed a final decision on protecting them.
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Having more visitors can take a toll on aging infrastructure and individual experiences at the parks. Federal changes have also impacted ecosystems, projects, and staffing.
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The report found that most Americans support unions, but many who want a contract can't because of federal and state labor laws. Corporations have lobbied against unions for decades.
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The provision would've shielded pesticide manufacturers from health-related lawsuits. A recent study linked pesticide residue to increased lung cancer in otherwise healthy people under age 50.
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Utah and the country — and many don't realize they have it. Things like screenings and healthy eating can help prevent high cholesterol.
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The Trump administration ordered the changes to root out fraud and waste, but in a new report, some specialists said that connecting with Social Security now was like screaming into a black hole.
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Advocates of methane, also known as natural gas, say it's more reliable at night or when there's no wind. A new report, however, argues gas-fired power plants pose significant risks for consumers.
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Advocates of national parks say the Trump administration is trying to erase history by calling for the removal of any materials unrelated to parks' beauty.
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Parents may warn their children not to eat the yellow snow, but there are other things in snow you might want to avoid, like contaminants from tailpipes.