Utah’s Air Quality
Andrew Adams
Sandy installs air monitors to give residents clearer picture of quality
Sandy officials hope new sensors placed on city property will give residents a clearer picture of their air quality.5 hours ago
Alex Cabrero
Salt Lake and Davis Counties hit ‘orange’ air quality alert
Despite the bad air quality that affected most of Utah on Tuesday, golfers still managed to hit the green.1 day ago
Brian Carlson
Tools to help you better monitor Utah’s air quality
People worried about Utah's dirty air this week, may see it on the horizon, but wonder 'How bad is the air actually right in front of me?' KSL TV found the best tools and experts to give you that answer, and debunked products that don't work.2 days ago
Shelby Lofton
New study shows air pollution increases inflammation in Utahns with heart disease
A new study shows that air pollution from winter inversions and summer wildfires can seriously harm Utahns with heart problems.2 days ago
Shelby Lofton
Smog covers parts of Northern Utah, inversion season begins
Smog settled in over valleys in Northern Utah Sunday, at the end of the long holiday weekend.3 days ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
GOP Utah lawmakers consider having more say over air quality rules
Some Utah legislators are considering having more say over the rules dictating state air quality standards and expressed hope that the incoming Trump administration will be friendlier to the Beehive State when it comes to what they see as overly onerous environmental regulations.3 days ago
Alexander Campbell
EPA fines oil company $5.5 million, must upgrade facilities in Utah
Ovintiv, a Denver-based oil drilling company, was fined $5.5 million on Monday for violations of the Clean Air Act.2 months ago
Darby Sparks
Study links wildfire pollution to psychiatric problems in children
A new study is showing that wildfire air pollution can cause short and long term psychiatric problem in children.3 months ago
Mary Culbertson
‘Smoke Lake City’ to return, overshadowing lowest season temperatures yet
Utah's air quality report for Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 showed a shocking danger in the state. Unfortunately, smoke remains in the forecast.3 months ago
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.3 months 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.3 months 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.3 months 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.4 months 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.4 months 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.4 months 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.4 months 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.5 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.5 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.8 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?10 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.10 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.10 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.10 months ago
