Great Salt Lake’s mystery islands
U geologists are investigating if the groundwater revealed by reed-covered mounds can be tapped to restore broken lakebed crusts.
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It may be stinky and buggy, but Great Salt Lake is worth saving
U scientists are helping guide Utah’s Great Salt Lake Strike Team, formed three years ago at the urging of U President Taylor Randall.
Read MoreDust and wildfire smoke are the West’s latest air quality threats under a changing climate
U atmospheric scientists highlight the impact of a drier climate on Utah’s airsheds at College of Law’s 30th annual Stegner Symposium.
Read MoreGreat Salt Lake is rebounding but dust monitoring needs improvement
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Utah should deploy equipment to track PM10 blowing from exposed lakebed into Davis, Weber counties, according to GSL Strike Team.
Read MoreHow features in Utah and Arizona advanced geoscience
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U geoscientists nominated the Henry Mountains, Coyote Buttes and Great Salt Lake to the list of world’s top geoheritage sites.
Read MoreJust how dangerous is Great Salt Lake dust? New research looks for clues
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U scientists determine sediments from the dry playa have elevated ‘oxidative potential,’ indicating greater risk to human health.
Read MoreAirborne dust from Great Salt Lake playa has bigger impact on communities of color
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New research demonstrates particulate pollution arising from the dry lakebed is harder on lower-income neighborhoods, highlighting another benefit of restoring GSL’s water levels.
Read MoreFrom mountains to Great Salt Lake: The secrets of snowmelt
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University of Utah hydrologist and biochemist Paul Brooks talks about the multiyear journey of water molecules from mountain snowfall to the Great Salt Lake.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Gabe Brown
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“I’m really interested in human ecology and conservation, and how people are connected to the land that sustains them.”
Read MoreUniversity of Utah launches Peak Water Sustainability Engine
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To increase research related to water, this hub is designed to support the development of water innovations and technology.
Read More‘Dune’ sandworms: Fact vs fiction with a U worm wrangler
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Worm expert Michael Verner compares the Dune sandworms to their earthly counterparts. In a short video, he touches on their size, teeth, hunting methods and reveals the biggest worm in existence.
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