Study: Insect Outbreaks Actually Reduce Wildfire Severity
Insect outbreaks and wildfires have grown in severity in recent years, leading some scientists -- and wildfire policy makers -- to draw a correlation between the two.
Rabid bats found in Salt Lake City; Heath Department issues warning
Three bats found since August in downtown Salt Lake City have tested positive for rabies, according to the Salt Lake County Health Department.
As climate warms, the oceans are becoming more toxic, new research shows
Global warming is accelerating toxic algae growth, new research shows.
Spookiest spots along the Wasatch Front: The mystery of the Nilsson Cross! ‘The Todd...
So, today's Spookiest Spots Along The Wasatch Front is the mysterious Nilsson Cross.
Kokanee salmon: Fish Lake’s natural treasure bolsters Utah’s egg harvest
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 14, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) -- This year's spawning run of the kokanee salmon was down drastically, according to state...
DNA Tests Confirm Gray Wolf Was Killed In Utah Trap
An animal accidentally killed in a coyote snare last year was a gray wolf according to the results of DNA tests released by Utah authorities on Wednesday.
Authorities Seek Person Whose Net Killed 132 Fish In Provo
More than 130 white bass were killed when they became trapped in an illegal gill net under Provo's Center Street bridge.
Human effects on Earth are 170 times greater than natural forces: Study
Scientists at the Australian National University have come up with a simple equation to calculate the impact of human forces on planet Earth. The numbers suggests humans are accelerating climate change by a factor 170 times greater than natural forces.
‘Look for the helpers,’ the wisdom of Mr. Rogers in dark times — ‘The...
It’s a scary time in the world right now. We’ll tell you about the international support for Manchester after the bombing, some of the beautiful things people are doing, including the hashtag #turntolove that sweeping through Twitter.
Outdoor Retailers to return to Salt Lake City despite some industry opposition
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has confirmed the Outdoor Retailer show is returning to the Salt Palace.
Falls flowing at Gunlock State Park
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah, March 2, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) -- The water is falling at Gunlock State Park.
"THE WAIT IS OVER!," says a social media...
Rising Atmospheric Nitrogen Leads To Loss Of Plant Diversity
Many studies have looked at the relationship between plant life and CO2, and many have looked at methane, but few have explored the relationship between nitrogen and vegetation.
Researchers explain how minor planets got their rings
Scientists have determined the origin of the rings that surround a pair of minor planets orbiting between Jupiter and Neptune.
Trump to rewrite environmental laws
White House plans to overhaul environmental regulations Tuesday will be rooted in science and sound economic policy, supporters said, though advocacy groups cried foul.