Air you can chew: The history of Utah’s air quality
Exploration of newspaper articles shows Utah’s awareness of air quality issues over time, as well as the actions taken to address the “smoke nuisance” since the 19th century.
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How meteorologist Matt Johnson went from the U to KSL-TV
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KSL meteorologist and alum Matt Johnson talks about his first time seeing snow, late-night greenscreen practice and lessons from U math classes that help him in the newsroom.
Read MoreThe future of Great Salt Lake
Scientists, lawmakers and lake advocates discuss data-driven solutions to the lake’s critical problems.
Read MoreU professor featured in Utah air quality documentary
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Daniel Mendoza shares personal stories and scientific perspectives.
Read MoreTaking greenhouse gas analysis on the road, er, rails
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One train-mounted air quality sensor can cover the same area as 30 stationary sensors.
Read MoreAir pollution spikes reduce test scores
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More frequent peak air pollution exposure was associated with reduced math and English language arts test scores for third graders in all primary public schools in Salt Lake County.
Read MoreEchoes of a pandemic through headlines
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Newspapers show how face coverings, quarantines and closed public venues were a part of life during the 1918 influenza pandemic in the new Marriott Library digital exhibit.
Read MoreHUMANS OF THE U: CHRIS GALLI
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“I landed at the U through my love of paragliding. In 2001 I was sitting on the side of Mt. Olympus, ready to launch one afternoon and I met a professor here in atmospheric science who was also flying paragliders. He said “I heard you’re into programming – Are you interested in working at a university?” I said sure.”
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