UT: Energy Policy
Rural UT produces significant amount of emissions, expert sounds alarm
At least 12% of Utah's population lives in rural areas, and a new report finds that a significant portion of the state's greenhouse-gas emissions …
National parks in UT benefit from BLM rules
Conservation experts are applauding the Bureau of Land Management for releasing two new rules that recognize conservation as an essential part of publ…
Utah mayor calls for more federal dollars for rural communities
Federal and agency officials convened with stakeholders in Southeastern Utah to discuss how federal funds can help grow and strengthen local economies…
Greater accountability sought for abandoned well cleanup in West
According to the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining, there are at least 49 orphan wells in the state -- wells that are abandoned and not plugged -- …
Proposed gas pipeline rule could help keep UT communities safe
One Utah public lands advocate is standing behind the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's proposed rule which aims to improve ove…
Analysis: Utah losing big in natural gas waste and pollution
A new analysis found Utah oil and gas companies waste an estimated $48 million worth of natural gas per year, enough to meet the annual needs of more …
New EPA Rule Could Mean 2 out of 3 Cars is Electric by 2032
The Environmental Protection Agency announced last month new and more stringent vehicle emission standards, which some say could significantly help …
Young Utahns Suing State, Calling for Climate Action
By Ray Levy Uyeda for Prism.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Utah News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Ser…
Group Urges Action to Plug Orphaned UT Oil Wells
Congress allocated billions of dollars through the infrastructure law to plug orphaned well sites across the country, with Utah being one of the …
Survey: Conservation Efforts, Environmental Priorities Remain High in UT
The thirteenth annual Conservation in the West Poll surveyed the views of Utahns and voters in seven other western states, and found support for …
Utah Group Calls EPA Methane Rule Crucial for State's Overall Wellbeing
A Utah group was one of many who voiced its support during last week's Environmental Protection Agency public hearing on a proposed rule to reduce oil…
UT Group Backs New EPA Proposal to Reduce Methane Emissions
One Utah group is pleased with the Environmental Protection Agency's latest proposal to further reduce methane pollution from oil and gas drilling…