Poor air quality from wildfires can affect more than just your health. Wildfire smoke is particularly harmful to animals, and those living close to a burn area may wonder what they can do to protect their pets.
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Radon impacts one out of every three homes in Utah. It is also the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Testing your home is cheap and easy.
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The Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s newly appointed director of operations, Kim Shelley, has a job that fulfills one of her life missions—giving back to the community.
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Harmful algal blooms can be deadly for dogs. Knowing what to look for on the water and how to protect your pet will help ensure a fun summer.
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This month, researchers finished gathering data for the Wasatch Front Ammonia and Chloride Observations (WaFACO) study. This study hopes to find the sources and role that ammonia plays in the formation of air pollution in Northern Utah.
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The Utah Department of Environmental Quality wants to ensure water is safe across the state. That’s why DEQ’s Division of Water Quality and local health departments work together to monitor waterbodies for E. coli contamination.
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