Environment

The Environmental Protection Agency was supposed to identify areas that don't meet updated pollution standards. A coalition of environmental groups is suing over the missed deadline.

Los Angeles and smog have been synonymous for decades. But the last smog alert happened in 2003, and lead has virtually disappeared from the air.

Today we talk with Tony Juniper about his new book "Just Earth: How A Fairer World Will Save The Planet."

In other news, Utah's air quality has improved in the last two decades, even with its population doubling. And, tracking vehicles without consent is illegal in Utah — but what about people?

The Utah Climate Center's Tim Wright predicts widespread haze, fog, and poor air quality this week.

The Utah Climate Center's Tim Wright predicts valley fog and low, but stable, temperatures for this week. He also suggests taking steps to reduce emissions as air quality worsens.

The Utah Climate Center's Catherine Smith predicts poor air quality, low precipitation, and slightly warmer temperatures than yesterday.

The Utah Climate Center's Catherine Smith predicts low precipitation, slowly climbing temperatures, and poor air quality.

This low-profile West Valley City refinery makes gold one of Utah's biggest exports — even more so now that a modern-day gold rush has hit the country.

Soy yo esa pequeña amiga tuya, esa que ayuda a polinizar, siempre tengo una chaqueta amarilla por si me agarra el mal clima fuera de casa. Si esa soy Marie the yellow jacket wasp.