Transcript: Intro: [music] Welcome back to The Daily Utah Chronicle’s opinion podcast. I’m your host, Estella Weeks, and you’re listening to Point of View. Estella Weeks: I'm here with my...

  Agriculture is one of the biggest contributors to climate change. Yet, we cannot live without it. Livestock agriculture alone contributes between 10% to 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions....

  Microplastics are accumulating worldwide. Whether chipped off larger plastic objects, or made deliberately into items like glitter, they put human and environmental health in danger. Plastic-associated...

  Mental illness in South Korea consistently reaches alarming levels. The latest Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development statistic states South Korea experiences the world's highest...

  On March 15, the University of Utah’s School of Medicine held its annual Match Day — the ceremony that celebrates medical school students’ matching into a residency program through the...

  The U.S.’ longtime support of the apartheid state of Israel makes possible the Israeli Defense Forces' genocide of Palestinians. The U.S. provides billions of dollars and weapons to Israel....

  Though commonly known for its business and science majors, the University of Utah features a robust and diverse collection of arts programs. The arts, dance, film, music and theatre departments...

  In recent decades, the U.S. has become a politically polarized nation. While most people have similar beliefs regardless of party, contention on a handful of hot-button issues has created an...

  While Utah is well-known for its outdoor activities, not everyone recognizes the vibrant arts scene that enhances the state’s appeal. The arts play significant roles economically, culturally...

  Donald Trump has never been popular among Democrat voters. This shouldn’t come as a surprise. However, the growing rift between lifelong conservatives and the former president is a surprise.   This...