News Item: Utah physicians: 'Safe' pollution levels still pose risk to elderly, unborn

But I thought the Leg wanted cleaner air...Wait...didn't I already say that? Gotta pretend to be family friendly I suppose.

On Wednesday, Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment shared its conclusions and concerns drawn from a pair of recent studies that found persistent health risks even when pollution levels are below EPA recommendations. The group concluded that between 1,000 and 2,000 Utahns may die annually as a result of air quality problems.
"We estimate that maybe 100 extra stillbirths here in Utah have been related to ozone exposure," said Dr. Kirtly Jones, a professor emeritus of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Utah.

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Huh, Who Would Have Seen That One Coming? Oh, Right...

News Item: 31 cases reported to Utah Poison Control since Utah Lake bloom returned

The Utah Poison Control Center has reported receiving 31 calls since the algal bloom reappeared on Utah Lake last month, according to an update on the lake’s condition from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.

About 500 people called poison control last year with concerns about exposure to the algal bloom.

Reminder: Utah Lake still open for boating, but people and pets should beware toxic algae in certain areas

Just Swim With Your Mouth Shut.

News Item: Utah Lake still open for boating, but people and pets should beware toxic algae in certain areas

Health warnings related to a toxic algal bloom on Utah Lake remain in effect this weekend — though residents are getting mixed messages from government officials as to what that means.

Because the health department has not received new data over the past week, Tolman-Hill said they have relied on visual inspections of the lake to determine whether to modify their advisories.

I am sure it was worth it.

News Item: Outdoor Retailer is Denver-bound next year

In Utah, Outdoor Retailer has brought in as many as 40,000 visitors and $45 million in economic stimulus annually. It has been based at the Salt Palace Convention Center, where the venue will host a final Summer Market event later next month.

Facing pressure from several major outdoor company executives, Outdoor Retailer earlier this year said it would end its two-decade run in Utah over concerns about the state's public lands policies, including a push to rescind the Bears Ears National Monument designation.