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Copper mine is expanding in Milford due to growing global demand
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted March 22 - 5:50 p.m. | Save Story
The Milford Mining Company is expanding its operations to increase its production capacity to help meet the growing global demand for copper.
Why Utah researchers plan to study one of Great Salt Lake's key residents
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 22 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Westminster University researchers recently received $50,000 to explore how water salinity and other variables impact a vital Great Salt Lake species.
Gov. Cox announces tristate compact to reduce energy costs
Brian Carlson, KSL-TV | Posted March 22 - 8:14 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is announcing a new deal to make energy more affordable in Utah. He shared the news of a tristate energy compact with Utah, Idaho and Wyoming.
U. study finds air pollutant monitors more common in white neighborhoods
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 22 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
A University of Utah study finds that air pollutant monitors are more common in white neighborhoods and less so in Native American and Pacific Islander areas.
US denies Mexico's request for special delivery channel for Colorado River water
Reuters | Posted March 21 - 10:08 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Department of State said on Thursday that the United States will for the first time deny a non-treaty request by Mexico for a special delivery channel for Colorado River water to be delivered to Tijuana.
Cox celebrates Utah's recent snowpack bump, cautions some cities will still have to 'sacrifice'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
Even with a much-needed snowpack bump, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says he believes water districts will have to work closely with municipalities on water consumption this year.
Trump invokes emergency powers to boost US critical minerals production
Jarrett Renshaw, Ernest Scheyder and Jeff Mason, Reuters | Posted March 20 - 8:24 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump on Thursday invoked emergency powers to boost domestic production of critical minerals used widely across the economy as part of a broad effort to offset China's near-total control of the sector.
Why feds are asking people to avoid these popular Utah climbing spots, for now
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 20 - 11:06 a.m. | Save Story
Federal land managers are asking rock climbers to avoid climbing in a canyon near Moab for most of the spring because it aligns with a vital period for one of the canyon's resident species.
Fruit Heights couples affected by mudslides sue city, state and housing development
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted March 18 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Several Fruit Heights couples affected by large mudslides over two years have filed a lawsuit against the city and a housing development, claiming they've ignored warnings from geological studies.
Coast Guard Academy removes 'climate change' references from curriculum after Trump order
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 18 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem issued a memo last month to "eliminate all climate change activities ... to the maximum extent permitted by the law," prompting alarm from some alumni and others in the Coast Guard community.
The 91-year record Salt Lake City won't break this winter
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 18 - 3:11 p.m. | Save Story
The last few storms have finally helped Salt Lake City avoid a record set over nine decades ago.
Utah is overdue for a big earthquake. Are we prepared?
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted March 18 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
Tuesday marks the five-year anniversary of the earthquake that hit Magna, other parts of Salt Lake County and reverberated around much of the state.
Utah, Wyoming can benefit on the renewable energy stage, Sierra Club report says
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted March 17 - 8:12 p.m. | Save Story
A report commissioned by the Sierra Club looked at how Utah and Wyoming could save money if PacifiCorp ramped up its pursuit of renewable energy.
A volcano near Alaska's largest city could erupt in the coming weeks or months, scientists say
The Associated Press | Updated March 17 - 9:54 a.m. | Save Story
A volcano near Alaska's largest city is showing new signs of unrest, with experts saying the likelihood of an eruption at Mount Spurr in the next few weeks or months has increased.
A river 'died' overnight in Zambia after acidic waste spill at a Chinese-owned mine
Richard Kille And Jacob Zimba, Associated Press | Posted March 15 - 1:07 p.m. | Save Story
Authorities and environmentalists in Zambia fear "catastrophic consequences" from an acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine that poisoned a major river and could potentially affect millions of people.
Sens. Lee, Curtis and Rep. Mike Kennedy introduce bill to block control of Utah public lands
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted March 13 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sens. Mike Lee and John Curtis were joined by Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy in sponsoring the Natural Asset Company Prohibition Act on Tuesday.
Iconic pet reindeer in Alaska falls mysteriously ill after someone tampers in his pen
Mark Thiessen, Associated Press | Posted March 13 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
A beloved reindeer in Alaska's biggest city is fighting for his life after falling mysteriously falling ill after someone tampered with his pen.
Utah firefighters deployed as drought-plagued Texas braces for wildfire risks
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 12 - 9:07 p.m. | Save Story
Utah firefighters are once again hitting the road to help fight fires — or, at least potential fires — out of state.
