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Inversion Diversion: We’ve always had inversions, why it matters

Dec 14, 2018, 6:33 PM | Updated: Aug 3, 2022, 2:46 pm
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Why does Utah have an inversion? Historically, it’s always had inversions, even before pioneers moved here.

Luke Gang-Wellman joined us from the Leonardo to say that inversions are mostly caused by human activity.

How can we prevent the inversion from getting worse during the frigid Winter months?

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Inversion Diversion: We’ve always had inversions, why it matters