Air pollution costs Utahns billions annually and shortens life expectancy by two years
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New study reveals the cost of air pollution for Utahns’ health and pocketbooks
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Community helps scientists evaluate wildfire smoke forecasts
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Community air quality sensors help scientists improve forecasts of smoke in the air during wildfires.
Read MoreAir pollution’s effects on homeless populations
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Whether or not they reside in shelters, people without housing are impacted by Utah’s air quality.
Read MoreCommuter Success Stories: Rosalie Ortega
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There are three reasons why I ride UTA instead of driving.
Read MoreSchool absences correlate to impaired air quality
Even mildly elevated air pollution is associated with increase in absences in Salt Lake City.
Read MoreEvergreen needles act as air quality monitors
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Trees are air quality monitors all around us. U scientists found that magnetic particles on pine needles can indicate levels of air pollution.
Read MorePersistent inequitable exposure to air pollution in Salt Lake County schools
A new study utilized a community-university partnership of nearly 200 PM 2.5 sensors through the Air Quality and U network. U researchers revealed persistent social inequalities in Salt Lake County schools.
Read MoreUtah’s spring air quality better than usual during pandemic
Air quality along the Wasatch Front in March is usually good, but the reduction in emissions from COVID-19 stay-at-home measures have made air quality even better than usual.
Read MoreTRAX air quality study expands
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A U air monitoring project, expanded to TRAX’s Blue Line, shows how smoke from last year’s fireworks drifted through the valley.
Read MoreWarhol grant to support exhibit on air quality
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The UMFA is one of 46 arts organizations receiving money.
Read MoreTaking action to improve air quality
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“The Utah Roadmap” outlines a Utah approach to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
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