The History of Air Quality in Utah: A Narrative Review

Utah has a rich history related to air pollution; however, it is not widely known or documented. This despite quality being top issue of public concern for the state’s urban residents and acute episodes that feature some world’s worst short-term particulate matter exposure. As we discuss in this narrative review, relationship between pollution changed over time, as fuel sources shifted from wood coal petroleum natural gas. Air rose prominence 1880s Utah’s areas grew. Since then, scientific advances have increased understanding impacts on human health, groups concerned citizens worked raise awareness, policy makers enacted legislation improve quality, courts upheld rights clean air. future holds challenges opportunities can serve useful case other urbanizing regions struggling with concerns. Population growth changing climate will exacerbate current trends, but economically viable energy technologies be deployed reduce pollution, bringing substantial health economic benefits settings similar