Environmental toxins

There were 14 health advisories and closures on Idaho lakes because of algae blooms in 2022.

Environmental groups and concerned citizens scored a victory in New Mexico on Thursday that could lead to better regulation of PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals."

We have toxic plants here in Utah. One that is reported to have caused death in humans and livestock is the foothill death camas, one of a few extremely toxic plants found in our area, and a very common early spring plant throughout much of Utah’s foothills. Death camas plants include several species of Zigadenus. At least 15 species are native to North America and grow in all kinds of habitats: moist mountain valleys, dry hills, forest, grassland, and even coastal and marsh areas. There may be some variation in toxicity level from one species to the next, but ALL should be considered dangerous.

On this episode, Utah lawmaker’s exit, environmental worries and an off-road tussle over vehicles ensues.

Chemical contaminants can travel long distances through the Earth’s atmosphere to remote ecosystems. Chemist Kimberly Hageman explains how pollutants from our human activities spread to the mountains, as well as to faraway places like Arctic Lakes.

On Wednesday, the Utah State University Honors Program held the 44th Annual Last Lecture – a tradition where a distinguished professor is nominated to…