Environment & Outdoors

moon wobble to cause earth flooding...
Curt Gresseth

NASA: Moon wobble to cause more Earth flooding in the future

The wobble in the cycle of the moon will combine with climate change and rising sea levels to contribute to more flooding, NASA said.
5 years ago
Wahweap main ramp closed...
Simone Seikaly

Wahweap boat launch at Lake Powell closed to houseboats

Declining water levels in Lake Powell have the National Park Service closing the Wahweap boat ramps to larger vessels.
5 years ago
Tomatoes in high temperatures...
Carlos Artiles Fortun

Taking care of tomatoes during high temperatures

Tomatoes might take some extra time to ripen due to Utah's streak of hot days. But there are things you can do to help them along.
5 years ago
lake powell mussells...
Mark Jones

Additional boat ramp closures announced at Utah State Parks

Additional boat ramp closures announced due to low water levels.
5 years ago
utah governor spencer cox addresses how the drought affects the average farmer...
Nick Wyatt

Gox. Cox highlights farmer struggles in the Utah drought

Gov. Spencer Cox says the average Utah farmer or rancher is not only doing his or her part to save water -- they may also bear the brunt of the drought.
5 years ago
train derailed Iron County...
Colby Walker and Karilyn Frazier

Train in Iron County derailed due to floodwaters on tracks

A train derailed in Iron County after the area saw heavy rain and flooding late Thursday night. 95 train cars and three people were injured.
5 years ago
Microbialites in the Great Salt Lake...
Dan Bammes

Low lake levels threaten the food chain in the Great Salt Lake

The ecosystem of the Great Salt Lake depends on structures called microbialites.
5 years ago
pineview utah reservoir levels...
Becky Bruce

Utah reservoir levels continue to drop with ongoing drought

A weekly report on Utah drought conditions show reservoir levels continue to drop, forcing many communities to dip into reserves.
5 years ago
Utah flooding...
Simone Seikaly

BREAKING: Flash flood warning issued for area of Zion National Park

The National Weather Service reports that Orderville, Imlay, Mystery Canyons and the Narrows are at highest risk for flash flooding.
5 years ago
spanish fork microburst...
Simone Seikaly

Spanish Fork microburst damages trees, property

The Spanish Fork microburst moved fast and was gone in minutes, but not before it uprooted trees and property. One resident witnessed it all/
5 years ago
(A heavy tanker begins a retardant drop as crews respond to a fire burning near Goshen and Santaqui...
Paul Nelson

Could jet fuel shortage impact firefighting aircraft in Utah? Fire officials not worried, yet

SALT LAKE CITY – Should Utahns be worried about a shortage in airplane fuel leading to problems for wildland firefighters?  Some national news outlets say there have already been reports of shortages at smaller airports, but firefighting officials say those shortages are not getting in their way. The AP reports there have already been sporadic […]
5 years ago
climate change hottest month July...
Curt Gresseth

Climate change myths debunked: what you need to know

Climate change myths abound, with the debate over the phenomenon taking on political significance. But how do you sort the fact from the fiction? 
5 years ago
With recent rain in Utah flash flooding is a concern from past forest fires....
Nick Wyatt

Southern Utah under flash flood watch

Flash flood watch in some of Utah's National Parks and St. George, according to the National Weather Service.
5 years ago
utah reservoirs Echo water drought...
Paul Nelson

Triple digits temps and limited clouds have Utah reservoirs feeling the heat

Consecutive days of heat in the triple digits are adding to the dramatic evaporation of water in Utah lakes and reservoirs.
5 years ago
drinking water...
Heather Kelly

Utah’s drought is forcing cities to ship in drinking water

As more Utah reservoirs are shrinking, some towns are being forced to truck in drinking water for their residents.
5 years ago
electric vehicle...
Nick Wyatt

Extreme heat could reduce EV battery range

Factor in extra charge time. The extreme heat could lead to possible range reductions for an EV battery, according to AAA. Tesla disputes this claim.
5 years ago
smokey air...
Heather Kelly

Utah’s smoky air is burning our lungs

"There's also a lot of ash and debris in the smoke." said Dr. Harris. "It's all coming into your lungs, that your lungs are trying to get rid of."
5 years ago
drought...
Nick Wyatt

Worst drought categories for nearly all of Utah

As much as 98% of Utah is in the two worst drought categories, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Nearly all of the state is in "exceptional" or "excessive" drought.
5 years ago
Utah heat...
Nick Wyatt

SLC will be above 100 degrees again after setting new daily record

The Wasatch Front will see another day of above 100 degrees again on  Monday, but there is some relief in sight. 
5 years ago
Utah smoke...
Adam Mason

National Weather Service: smoky skies here until Tuesday, if not longer

The National Weather Service Salt Lake City says people can expect to see smoky skies until at least Tuesday if not longer for some parts of the state.
5 years ago
Utah heat...
Adam Mason

National Weather Service for Salt Lake City issues excessive heat warning for parts of the state

The National Weather Service for Salt Lake City has issued an excessive heat warning for parts of Utah which will be in effect until 9 P.M. tomorrow.
5 years ago
Utah smoke...
Simone Seikaly

Smoke over Utah coming from Oregon and California

The smoke over Utah isn't from Utah fires, said the National Weather Service on Saturday. You can blame other western fires for the smoke.
5 years ago
utah reservoirs Echo water drought...
Paul Nelson

Summit County town asking for water shipments, Echo Reservoir dropping

Echo, Utah water levels are so low that officials say they are working on a limited supply basis.
5 years ago
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Lindsay Aerts

 Utah’s drought and heat could make harmful algae blooms ‘really bad’ this summer

Harmful algae in Utah's lakes and reservoirs could be bad this summer
5 years ago