Western wildfire smoke plumes are getting taller
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Taller plumes spread farther, degrading air quality over a larger region—or even across a continent.
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Making the invisible visible
The contemporary art exhibit “Air” explores air from environmental, social justice and cultural perspectives.
Read MoreNew tool shows air pollution’s path
Air Tracker traces air pollution in Houston, Salt Lake City and Pittsburgh, illuminating potential sources and making data more accessible.
Read MoreCampaign reduces car idling at two elementary schools
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Air monitoring also found variation in air pollution levels between the schools’ playgrounds and the pick-up/drop-off lines.
Read MoreAn honor and a privilege
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Senior Vice President Dan Reed steps down to focus on research, policy work and writing.
Read MoreMethane emissions: Falling, but leaking
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The longest continuously monitored methane emissions record shows how market forces and oilfield practices can impact greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreU professor featured in Utah air quality documentary
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Daniel Mendoza shares personal stories and scientific perspectives.
Read MoreUp in smoke
U researchers have developed a method to better predict when wildfire smoke affects residents.
Read MoreSaving energy, cutting pollution
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The U’s Intermountain Industrial Assessment Center helps businesses save energy, operate with less emissions.
Read MoreHow air pollution changed during COVID-19 in Park City
Air pollution dropped more in commercial than residential areas, and residential emissions rebounded faster following reopening.
Read MoreWildfire smoke trends worsening for Western U.S.
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A new study shows how the timing and location of smoke impacts shift in August and September.
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