(KCPW News) Governor Gary Herbert announced on Thursday that he will not sign a water sharing agreement with the state of Nevada. Among other things, the agreement would have authorized the construction of a pipeline from the Snake Valley in Utah’s West Desert to Las Vegas. KCPW’s Roger McDonough spoke with the Governor
(KCPW News) Governor Gary Herbert is close to making a decision on whether to sign an agreement that would authorize the construction of a pipeline from the Snake Valley in Utah’s West Desert to Las Vegas Nevada. But activists say signing the agreement could spell environmental doom. KCPW’s Roger McDonough has the story.
(KCPW News) During this year’s legislative session, a number of bills sought to change Utah’s energy code, including two that addressed energy efficiency for homeowners and businesses. KCPW’s Roger McDonough spoke with Kevin Emerson from the nonprofit Utah Clean Energy, to hear about their advocacy efforts at the state capitol.
(KCPW News) A resolution urging the US Fish and Wildlife Service to exempt or exclude private property from being designated critical habitat for the Gunnison Sage Grouse under the Endangered Species Act passed out of committee Tuesday morning.
(KCPW News) A funding request at the legislature would make UTA busses and trains free in January and July. KCPW’s Roger McDonough explains that the measure is meant to address northern Utah’s air pollution problems.
Local community leaders hope 2013 will be the start of cleaner air. Thursday, Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker joined forces with Ogden Mayor Mike Caldwell to call on the state to do more in addressing Utah’s dirty air. KCPW’s Jessica Gail report’s on what the two city leaders are asking the state to do.
On Monday Utah Democrats announced legislation aimed at addressing air pollution in the state. The announcement comes after several groups have demanded action from lawmakers and the governor to improve northern Utah’s notoriously poor air quality. KCPW’s Roger McDonough reports.
A resolution calling for greater protection of Utah’s Canyonlands was held over for a year of study on Thursday after Republican lawmakers questioned the intent of the legislation. KCPW’s Roger McDonough reports.
(KCPW News) Legislation that for the first time would have acknowledged the science of human-caused climate change by the government of the State of Utah was debated during a committee meeting on Monday, before being rejected on an 11-4 vote. KCPW’s Roger McDonough reports.
A group of Utah Moms wants state lawmakers to go on record in support of doing something about northern Utah’s poor air quality. The group Utah Moms for Clean Air is drafting a clean-air pledge for state legislators, and Utah’s congressional delegation, to sign. KCPW’s Roger McDonough reports.
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