Air Quality

On this episode, West-siders breathe the legacy of redlining, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall orders a crackdown on homeless camps, and Utah leaders react to the death of Latter-day Saint apostle M. Russell Ballard.

Weather patterns across the world drive movement of pollution and wildfire smoke that continues to greatly impact local communities.

On this episode we discuss the politics of air pollution, a resort’s overtures to Native culture, and LDS-LGBTQ therapy gone awry.

Concerns over health impacts of toxic dust blowing off of Great Salt Lake’s exposed lake bed are growing as research continues to link air pollution to chronic disease and premature death.

In other news, wildfire haze is expected to continue into the week across the Wasatch Front

The Environmental Protection Agency's proposed emission rules could have major impacts on the auto industry. According to Consumer Reports, most Americans would consider an electric vehicle.

Cox said the state of emergency will allow the state to use reserve funds to support flood mitigation and response efforts.

Tooele County's air quality readings got as bad as "poor" Tuesday afternoon, which is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Experts say the Cache Valley’s geography and harsh winters make for worse air quality and longer inversions.

House Bill 220 originally pushed a 50% emissions reduction in northern Utah by 2030. But the bill was not gaining traction in the Utah State Legislature, so supporters are instead using it to go after U.S. Magnesium.