Tag: Inversion
How outdoor pollution affects indoor air quality
Wildfire and firework smoke are more impactful to indoor air than inversions.
Read MoreAir pollution costs Utahns billions annually and shortens life expectancy by two years
New study reveals the cost of air pollution for Utahns’ health and pocketbooks
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 MoreWhat inspires environmental action?
Utahns, regardless of their age or political party, are becoming more willing to take environmental action when they know one key element: the positive economic benefits of change.
Read More‘Fire inversions’ lock smoke in valleys
U researchers show why fire inversions happen and offer new air quality prediction tools.
Read MoreThe air we breathe
This daylong symposium will bring together diverse perspectives on how to address Utah’s air quality.
Read MoreInvert the Inversion
With new apps to make it easier to participate, join the Clear the Air Challenge.
Read MoreCLEAR THE AIR CHALLENGE
Throughout February, the U will compete in the Clear the Air Challenge to reduce the number of single-occupant vehicles on the road and reduce emissions from personal vehicles.
Read MoreTACKLING DIRTY AIR
Discounted electric car purchase program extended through Nov. 30.
Read MoreTURN YOUR KEY, BE IDLE FREE
A group of U students take air quality matters into their own hands by launching an idle-free campus initiative.
Read MoreBREATHE EASY
Student project makes air filtration masks available to campus community at a discount.
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