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ASUU sustainability panel at town hall on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Photo by Luca DiGregorio | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

ASUU Town Hall addresses climate and water concerns

Students and state leaders discussed climate action, water use and sustainability priorities at a University of Utah forum.
By Luca DiGregorio and Meadow Stewart | January 29, 2026

  ASUU kicked off the semester with a town hall on sustainability at the University of Utah. Panelists included Lissa Larsen, the associate director of sustainability and mitigation lead; Allyson...

Snowbird Resort's Peruvian Express on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT. (Photo by Addy Cowley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Lack of snow in Utah fuels uncertainty about future winters

Below-average snowfall disrupts ski season and highlights shifting climate patterns across the state, says NRCS and Brighton Ski Resort.
By Anjali Iyer, News Writer | January 27, 2026

  Utah’s ski season has started later than usual this winter, as below-average snowfall across the state has delayed resort openings and raised questions about the reliability of winter conditions. Brian...

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West Nile Virus Hits Utah

Health officials confirm the season’s first WNV-positive mosquito pool near Lake Shore as researchers explore genetic engineering and AI to track and reduce disease spread.
By Anjali Iyer, News Writer | July 25, 2025

The Utah County Health Department confirmed the season’s first mosquito pool to test positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), with the sample collected near Lake Shore, Utah, according to a recent press...

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Wildfire Risks Intensify in Utah

California’s January wildfires serve as a warning for Utah, where drier conditions, rising temperatures, and limited resources are raising concerns among fire and forest officials.
By Anjali Iyer, News Writer | July 1, 2025

  The Southern California wildfires of January 2025 shocked the nation as flames tore through thousands of acres, displaced citizens and reduced entire communities to ruins. Now, with Utah’s...

The University of Utah campus as seen from the Avenues in Salt Lake City on Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Researchers Track Air Quality

U researchers launch Trace AQ, a forecasting project that collects and presents data to clients.
By Teanna Sorensen-Starr, Editor In Chief | June 13, 2025

In late May, the University of Utah announced the launch of Trace Air Quality (Trace AQ), a new company specializing in air quality forecasting, similar to the weather apps people use daily. Led by U...

Utahns rally at the Capitol for Earth Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Earth Day Rally Draws Crowd at Capitol

Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22.
By Grace Maya and Elle Crossley | May 6, 2025

  Around 200 Utah community members assembled on the steps of the Capitol on Saturday, April 26 to celebrate Earth Day and advocate for environmental responsibility. The event was organized by Grace...

A group of researchers gaze at the vast, frozen Arctic Ocean northeast of Utqiaġvik, Alaska on Friday, May 10, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Photo Series: Academia in the Arctic

By Marco Lozzi, Photo Director | January 28, 2025

  This photo series was originally published in the Academia print issue of The Daily Utah Chronicle, originally in stands in October of 2024. It has not been updated and some information may be...