Tag: vapors

Keeping an Eye on Underground Storage Tanks

Out of sight, out of mind. The old adage reminds us that ignorance is bliss. Luckily for Utah residents, the engineers and scientists at DEQ’s Division of Environmental Response and Remediation are not ignorant of one important out-of-sight risk—underground storage tanks.

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Low-VOC Paint Helps You Breathe Easier

By Joel Karmazyn Editor’s Note: This is the fifth of a series of posts—during the month of September—focused on simple home improvement tips to help improve your quality of life and the environment. Did you notice the “new paint smell” the last time you painted your home? That smell comes from the volatile organic compounds, …

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