Tap water has been given a bad reputation lately. Many people hail it as unsafe and opt to buy bottled water instead. But just how much wiser of a decision is this? It may surprise many Utahns to learn how lucky they are when it comes to clean tap water. Much of the drinking water in America is reused. This is especially true for lower states which bottom feed at the end of … [Read more...]
Cash or Crops?
The foothills in Perry, Utah, are flourishing with fully loaded green peach and apricot orchards. Looking west are lake views of Willard Bay, the Great Salt Lake and a few large homes. To the east are small canyons and a gravel pit. Thayne Tagge is taking me on a tour in his nearly bumperless Toyota Prius on a narrow dirt road,.“This is way cool. You have got to see this,” … [Read more...]
Air Pollution in Utah
Why It's Red and Who Produces the Toxic Air We Breathe The nasty brown air you and I are breathing gets a lot of press. Most stories are similarly written or produced: people talk about health issues; UTA crows about public transit benefits; and a Kennecott or oil refinery spokesperson describe their companies’ efforts to clean up facilities. Blah, blah blah. As much as we … [Read more...]