Longer wildfire seasons means more bad air days
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Each year, Utah and much of the west goes up in flame.
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How outdoor pollution affects indoor air quality
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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
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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?
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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
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U researchers show why fire inversions happen and offer new air quality prediction tools.
Read MoreThe air we breathe
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This daylong symposium will bring together diverse perspectives on how to address Utah’s air quality.
Read MoreInvert the Inversion
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With new apps to make it easier to participate, join the Clear the Air Challenge.
Read MoreCLEAR THE AIR CHALLENGE
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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
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Discounted electric car purchase program extended through Nov. 30.
Read MoreTURN YOUR KEY, BE IDLE FREE
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A group of U students take air quality matters into their own hands by launching an idle-free campus initiative.
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