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Climate Change: Fact or Fiction?
An Interview with a Christian Climate Scientist
Provo/Orem Area (Utah Valley) Air Quality
Ranked Dirtiest in America
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We won’t have lasting clean air and a healthy planet without switching from polluting coal and oil to clean, safe renewable energy to power our vehicles, homes and our lives. Our state government has the power to really clean the air. The quickest and best way to clean our air is to elect a “clean air/clean energy” legislature and executive. Until that happens, insufficient progress will be made.
The UVEF has a new PowerPoint educational presentation available for schools,
clubs, groups, churches, etc. Email Presentation@UVEF.org for details.
The UVEF Clean Air Billboard Messaging Campaign in SL and UT Counties
At times, the U.S. EPA reports Utah Valley’s air is the worst in the entire nation! Having very bad air pollution damages us and our families, shortens our lives, makes us sick, costs us money, hurts business, damages our reputation and our economy. It blocks our view of the beautiful nature that surrounds us. We must stop polluting the air! How? Most importantly (1) we need to elect only leaders who “get it” and will take the necessary actions to make it happen, with no excuses. And (2) we must switch from dirty fossil fuel (carbon) energy to clean energy such as the sun and wind, and make sure our wastes get fully recycled. Click to see our suggested challenges and solutions. And download our Action Guide for an ailing planet at Guide.UVEF.org.
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Who Needs Science Any More?
Our recent public forum focused on the proposed private-developer “restoration” of Utah Lake linked to the subsequent construction of nearly 20,000 acres of privately-owned island communities for up to a half million people (2.5 times the current size of Salt Lake City) to be built in the middle and around Utah Lake. The proposal includes killing all life in the lake and most of the non-native plant life along its shoreline before “reintroducing” native species. The proposal includes building multiple causeways across the lake opening up the west side of the Lake to rapid development. To view the developer’s lengthy brochure-like proposal click here. To view some of the objections to the proposal click these two links, here and here.
A UVEF team of experts is analyzing the proposal. We are looking at alternatives and are working to ensure the Lake is treated in a manner that will respect, protect and improve its well being as a valuable public trust. Please email us with your Lake-related questions or comments at UtahLake@UVEF.org.
Private Island Cities in Utah Lake?
Utah County gets an F again for ozone. Salt Lake/Utah County rated 7th worst metro area in the nation for short term particle air pollution.
Source: the American Lung Association’s 2020 ranking.
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