Environment

The Utah Climate Center's Tim Wright predicts widespread haze, fog, and poor air quality this week.

The Utah Climate Center's Tim Wright predicts valley fog and low, but stable, temperatures for this week. He also suggests taking steps to reduce emissions as air quality worsens.

The Utah Climate Center's Catherine Smith predicts poor air quality, low precipitation, and slightly warmer temperatures than yesterday.

The Utah Climate Center's Catherine Smith predicts low precipitation, slowly climbing temperatures, and poor air quality.

This low-profile West Valley City refinery makes gold one of Utah's biggest exports — even more so now that a modern-day gold rush has hit the country.

Soy yo esa pequeña amiga tuya, esa que ayuda a polinizar, siempre tengo una chaqueta amarilla por si me agarra el mal clima fuera de casa. Si esa soy Marie the yellow jacket wasp.

It’s me, your little friend, the one who helps with pollination and eats caterpillars in your garden. I always wear a yellow jacket in case bad weather catches me away from home. Yes, that’s me—Marie, the yellow jacket wasp.

Fall bird migration is well underway! Our winter residents and migrating drop-ins are now beginning to populate our feeders and lower landscapes.

“Everyone, look! The hawk came to say goodbye!”

Today we talk with Tony Juniper about his new book "Just Earth: How A Fairer World Will Save The Planet."