Moab Rower Aims for Atlantic After Pacific Record
Sophia Walters broke a world record rowing across the Pacific Ocean in 2022. Now she's setting her sights on conquering the Atlantic this December in one of the planet's toughest endurance races.
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Utah Hiker Survives 70-Foot Fall Thanks to Quick Rescuers
A parent survived a terrifying 70-foot cliff fall during a family hike in Utah, thanks to swift action from rescuers who completed a dramatic three-hour mountain rescue. The story highlights both the dangers of deceptive terrain and the incredible coordination of emergency responders.
78-Year-Old Woman Conquers 300-Foot Utah Rope Swing
Barbara had never done anything like it before, but that didn't stop her from leaping off a 500-foot cliff in the Utah desert at age 78. She just became one of the oldest people to ride what operators call America's longest rope swing.
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19 Utah Towns Switch to Clean Energy This Year
Nearly a quarter of Utah's Rocky Mountain Power customers will soon get electricity from solar and wind instead of fossil fuels. It's the nation's first large-scale community clean energy program, launching after five years of planning.
Jeep's First Electric Off-Roader Hits the Trails
Jeep just launched the Recon, the first fully electric SUV built for serious off-road adventures with removable doors and trail-ready power. The 2026 model brings zero-emission exploration to outdoor enthusiasts who thought they'd have to choose between adventure and sustainability.
Castle Valley Couple Funds 46 Scholarships Over 33 Years
An anonymous Massachusetts couple quietly funded college scholarships for Castle Valley students for three decades, giving away over $65,000 before their passing. Ralph and Sylvia Marble helped launch 46 young people into higher education, asking for nothing in return.
Utah Towns Ditch Coal for Clean Energy Despite Federal Shift
In coal-country Utah, 19 communities are joining forces to power nearly 300,000 homes with renewable energy by 2030. Even Coalville, a town literally named after its mining past, is betting its future on solar and wind.
Ogden Joins 6 Utah Cities in Clean Energy Push
Ogden became the seventh Utah community to join a groundbreaking renewable energy program that lets residents collectively choose cleaner power. Starting in 2027, participants will pay an extra $4 monthly to fund new renewable energy projects across the state.
16 Utah Cities Choose Clean Energy for 370,000 Residents
Sixteen Utah communities just locked in a plan to power hundreds of thousands of homes with new wind, solar, and geothermal energy by 2029. Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Park City are leading a voluntary program that lets residents invest $4 monthly in local renewable power.
16 Utah Cities Choose 100% Clean Energy for Residents
Sixteen Utah communities just made history by adopting a groundbreaking program that gives residents the power to choose renewable energy. After a decade of grassroots organizing, hundreds of thousands of customers will soon access affordable clean electricity by default.
State Laws Cut 'Forever Chemicals' in 80% of Clothing
New testing shows state bans on toxic PFAS chemicals in clothing are working, with 80% of products now complying just months after laws took effect. Major brands like Lululemon, Columbia, and Levi's have successfully eliminated most forever chemicals from their products, proving alternatives exist and policy works.
19 Utah Cities Launch Clean Energy Program for Residents
After seven years of planning, Utah regulators approved a groundbreaking program that lets 19 communities power their cities with renewable energy. Residents can support clean energy for just $4 a month starting in 2027.