The urban valleys of Northern Utah are among the most polluted in the

country.

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Much of this is due to our geography…

…so what can we do?

Inversion + “bowl-like” mountains = concentrated pollution

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“We believe that an informed citizenry will act for life and not for death.” - Albert Einstein

The People of Utah need to understand:•Geographical factors that create our unique problem•Health effects•Environmental Impact•Steps we can take to improve these conditions

Potential Resources:

Artists For Local AgricultureBreathe Utah

Citizens Climate Lobby – UtahCommunities for Clean Air 

Enviro HubMESA's Utah Clean Air Initiative

Salt Lake City GreenSunlight Solar Systems

Salt Lake City Cycle Cabs(3)

What’s in it for YOU? (…besides better air to breathe…)

participate in real, valuable research in your own backyard.participate in research that is increasingly important and in demand, due to its relation to climate changenetwork and collaborate with local service organizations.learn valuable information about maintaining your health.add this project to your professional portfolio.

The Opportunity To:

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References

(1) Retrieved March 28, 2014, from :http://westmuse.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/slcvalley.jpg

(2) Retrieved March 28, 2014, from: http://universe.byu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Air-Quality-

Utah_Bing.jpg

(3) Retrieved March 28, 2014, from:

http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/kuer/files/201312/logan_webcam.jpg

(4) Retrieved March 28, 2014, from: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/55818525-90/pollution-utah-

herbert-capitol.html.csp