Could these scientists and activists have gotten results if they’d been more nuanced about the risks to the Great Salt Lake? Probably not. Now, they’re dealing with the consequences.
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A domestic goat is very different from a wild mountain goat. It's very unlikely a hiker will ever see a wild goat because there are less than 2,000 scattered about in a few small herds in Utah.
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Host Tammy Proctor shares candy recipes from her Aunt Margaret including divinity and rissoles.
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Tribune reporters Megan Banta, Tony Semerad, and Mark Eddington join on this episode to talk about a new road to bring a new era to a Utah city and a themed remote Utah resort.
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More precipitation is falling as rain, instead of snow — which impacts ski resorts, tourism and ecosystems.
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Our hosts discuss Biden's clemency orders, Trump's lawsuits against the media, and the removal of the income tax from social security income in Utah.
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Will the Great Salt Lake be here in 20 years? There's a clue hidden in the ground.
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In other news, a Utah bus driver is being charged with sexual exploitation of a minor after being accused of possessing child pornography.
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A 2023 study spelling out a sooner-than-expected end to the Great Salt Lake captured headlines and spurred Utah lawmakers into action. It didn't account for chaos.
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The program will help western agricultural states expand the capacity of their farm and food business.
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Poring over dozens of papers assessing exposure to various carcinogens on the fireline, researchers identified 31 – including asbestos, volatile organic compounds like benzene, and crystalline silica.
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NPR visits a secret drone command center near the front lines in eastern Ukraine, where crews are using remote-controlled aircraft to hunt Russian soldiers on the battlefield.
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A mashed potatoes recipe that breaks all the rules and perks up your holiday meal
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Generative AI is making it easier for fraudsters to dupe people, now more than ever. Protect yourself from scams this holiday season with these five tips.
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It's looking like 2024 will be the hottest year since record-keeping began, unseating 2023 for the top spot. Climate change is playing a role, and scientists say it was even hotter than expected.
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The two major Japanese automakers are discussing a merger. Here is what to know, from the reasons why they are doing this to how it could impact you.
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Fresh Air's film critic takes stock of the past 12 months' worth of movies, pairing 10 of his favorites, and picking one that stands alone.
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Whether we were paying attention or not, 2024 was filled with good news. In case you weren't, NPR's member stations have been keeping track. Here are some of the stories that made us smile this year.
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Fabio Ochoa, one of Colombia's legendary drug lords and a key operator of the Medellin cartel, has been deported back to the South American country, where he has walked free.
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The 78-year-old former president was hospitalized "for testing and observation" after developing a fever, his deputy chief of staff said in a statement.
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Lawsuit alleges Walmart and the payments platform Branch Messenger cost delivery drivers millions of dollars in fees, opening deposit accounts without consent and requiring their use to get paid.
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