Utah’s Air Quality
Debbie Worthen
Herriman High School moves practices indoors because of poor air quality
The smoky air is causing trouble for high school sports teams trying to get daily practices completed.7 days ago
Michael Houck
Smoke from Idaho wildfires overtakes parts of Utah
The smoke from the 21 wildfires affecting Idaho is causing unhealthy air quality for several Utah counties on Wednesday.7 days ago
Adam Small, KSL NewsRadio
More wildfire smoke headed to the Wasatch Front
Enjoy these clear skies while you can. More wildfire smoke is on its way to the Wasatch Front.14 days ago
Mike Anderson
Researchers use drone to track ozone pollution in the state
Researchers with Utah State University are taking a closer look at the state's summer air pollution problems with the help of a drone.1 month ago
Emma Benson
Avoiding the long and short-term consequences of poor air quality
As smoke from wildfires moves into Salt Lake City, doctors remind us that bad air quality can have both short-term and long-term consequences.1 month ago
Debbie Worthen
With poor air quality, Utahns advised to limit outdoor time to mornings, evenings
Bryce Bird with the Utah Department of Environmental Quality says wildfires raging across the West Coast of the United States are part of the air quality problem. The other is ozone.1 month ago
Mike Anderson
Summer ozone study looks for root causes of pollution
Researchers on both the state and federal levels are combining forces this summer to better understand major contributors that lead to summer air pollution along the Wasatch Front.1 month ago
Daniel Woodruff
Utah’s air quality gets worse as wildfire smoke moves in
Some parts of Utah are looking a little hazier as wildfire smoke settles in.2 months ago
Darby Sparks
Utah physician: air quality could ‘harm thousands of children’ after EPA regulations thrown out by Supreme Court
Two rulings by the Supreme Court gave Utah government full control over regulating air pollution from the state’s largest industrial contributors. The Environmental Protection Agency formerly had the authority to oversee regulations the state implemented.2 months ago
Mike Anderson
Air Quality Summit puts focus on Utah air pollution and solutions
Many of the researchers who study Utah's air pollution problems are sharing what they've found while working to find solutions during Thursday's Air Quality Summit.6 months ago
Ken Fall
EXHAUSTED: Electric transit buses in Utah and the hope for a carbon neutral future
Does the UTA plan for all-electric buses make for dramatic air pollution reductions along the Wasatch Front?7 months ago
Mike Anderson
New $850,000 grant to help Utah monitor wildfire smoke and protect students
We've all see it, the time in late summer and early fall when Utah skies become gray with wildfire smoke. Sometimes it's from other states, sometimes it's even from Canada.7 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Here’s what the Utah Legislature is doing to address air quality
Multiple bills in the Utah Legislature aim to target air quality and offer tax breaks for switching to electric lawn equipment.7 months ago
Katija Stjepovic
Rebates make clean air upgrades cheaper for Utahns
It's no secret that Utahns are exhausted by our bad air quality but there are ways you can help reduce emissions from your home.7 months ago
Deanie Wimmer
Exhausted by bad air: Is smog-eating tech something Utah should consider?
What if Salt Lake could address our pollution problem with technology that “eats” the smog? Several U.S. cities and countries are doing just that with surfaces treated with materials that “neutralize” smog. Is it a solution Utah should consider?7 months ago
Mike Anderson
Cache County inversions capture high levels of ammonia pollution
Thanks to the geography and agriculture industry in Cache Valley, the area often has the highest levels of ammonia-based air pollution in the country.9 months ago
Katija Stjepovic
Cottonwood Connect shuttles return for 2023-24 ski season
The Cottonwood Connect ski shuttle is returning on Friday for the 2023-24 ski season.9 months ago
Mike Anderson and Mary Culbertson, KSL TV
Smog poses health concerns for Salt Lake City; doctor advises change
A local doctor warns against possible health effects of Salt Lake City's pollution problem that's heavily present in the valley, advocating for community members to change some of their daily habits during the worst of it.9 months ago
Mike Anderson
Rising population contributes to Utah’s air pollution, but air quality is improving over the long term
Experts say that despite poor air quality Thursday, pollution is decreasing in Utah over the long term thanks to reduced per-capita emissions.10 months ago
ADAM SMALL
A storm and inversion relief is on its way to Utah
People should be able to breathe a little bit easier this weekend. A major winter storm is expected to dump snow all over Northern Utah and clear out the nasty air.10 months ago
Katija Stjepovic
New construction projects are focusing on electric power over gas
Switching from gas to electric cars could drastically clean up Salt Lake City's air.11 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Hazy, smoky skies return to Utah — but for how long?
Yes, wildfire smoke is back making hazy skies in Utah. Winds brought smoke from the Pacific Northwest into Utah on Wednesday.1 year ago
MARIAH MAYNES, KSLNewsRadio
UTA announces ‘Zero Fare for Clean Air’ on Thursday and Friday
Utah Transit Authority announced free fare days August 17-18. The free fare days, called “Zero Fare for Clean Air” are funded by the Utah State Legislature. The project intends to increase awareness and encourage public transit use on bad air quality days.1 year ago
