Tailpipes are the No. 1 cause of air pollution and the problem is a health risk. For that reason, Utah has Vehicle Emissions Control, Inspection and Maintenance programs in five counties: Cache, Davis, Salt Lake, Utah and Weber administered by the local health departments.
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The Attorney General’s Office has provided legal support in environmental matters to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality since its inception in 1990. The office delivers legal services that support DEQ’s mission to safeguard and protect Utah’s air, land and water.
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Utah’s Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality often hears from resident who want to know more about Utah’s air quality, the pollutants, the causes, and what they can do to help reduce their emissions.
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At the end of April, DEQ will bid farewell to longtime Deputy Director Brad Johnson. Brad has been with the department for more than 30 years and contributed immensely to our mission to safeguard and protect Utah air, land and water.
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Researchers from across the state gathered at Utah State University on March 28 for the third annual Air Quality: Science for Solutions conference. Jesse Glisson, along with researchers from the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Utah and the Division of Air Quality, presented new research into understanding the contribution of woodsmoke to PM2.5 levels.
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The Jordan River is within a 10-minute drive to well over half of the population of Utah. Although there are big issues facing the river, such as water quality and urban impacts, new development projects aim to address access and safety for recreation.
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