Utah researchers put airborne viral transmission risks under the microscope

Source: https://attheu.utah.edu/science-technology/utah-researchers-put-airborne-viral-transmission-risks-under-the-microscope/ New study takes a closer look at the viability of flu and coronavirus after aerosol-producing events in hospitals. EVAN LERNER – COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING As the COVID pandemic […]

Protecting kids from Utah’s worsening dust pollution

Source: https://attheu.utah.edu/science-technology/protecting-kids-from-utahs-worsening-dust-pollution/ With federal funding, professor Kerry Kelly will deploy PM10 monitors at 50 schools to produce highly localized forecasts. BRIAN MAFFLY – RESEARCH COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST   Nearly every day in […]

Protecting Kids From Air Pollution – U of U Researchers Have Million-Dollar Idea

SOURCE: https://www.price.utah.edu/2023/09/26/university-of-utah-researchers-have-a-million-dollar-idea-to-protect-kids-from-air-pollution Utah’s striking summer sunsets, with their fiery oranges and reds, can easily take the breath away. Unfortunately, their cause — wildfire smoke and windblown dust events — make […]

Historic $20 Billion in Grant Competitions to Create National Clean Financing Network

July 14, 2023 Source: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-launches-historic-20-billion-grant-competitions-create Contact Information: EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON (July 14, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched two Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) for […]

Smart Cities Awards

Smart Cities catalyze the digital transformation of urban ecosystems to produce systemic environmental, financial, and social outcomes. Smart Cities are, by definition, focused on using emerging technologies and innovation to […]

Air Quality Awareness Week

Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) 2023 is May 1-5. EPA is partnering with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Centers for […]