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Both Utah soccer teams claimed victories Saturday, with the Royals securing their first-ever win against Angel City FC while Real Salt Lake dominated Portland at home. The double header brought electric energy to Utah soccer fans and showcased homegrown talent shining on the field.
After community pressure, Kevin O'Leary agreed to reduce his controversial Utah data center from 40,000 acres to 20,000 acres. The move shows how local voices can shape major tech projects, even when the final size still rivals Manhattan.
A fist-sized space rock that exploded over Salt Lake City in 2022 is now greeting visitors at the University of Utah, offering a rare glimpse of the oldest thing most people will ever witness. Only 70 meteorites in history have been tracked from space to ground like this one.
When children lose a parent in Utah, a groundbreaking state program now ensures they get both grief counseling and financial support. Since 2023, officials and nonprofits are connecting families to $1,100 monthly benefits most never knew existed.
Ten Utah teachers just received grants totaling $40,000 to bring their most creative classroom ideas to life. The awards, presented by Utah's First Lady and a former Miss America, will fund projects ranging from STEM programs to literacy initiatives.
Nearly a fifth of Utah communities are giving residents the power to support renewable energy for the cost of a coffee. The Utah Renewable Communities program makes clean energy accessible to everyone, not just homeowners who can afford solar panels.
Fifteen high school students in Northern Utah will spend a week building a fully functional street-legal electric vehicle from the ground up. The hands-on program launches this July at Utah State University's cutting-edge electric vehicle research center.
For the first time ever, solar panels generated more electricity in Utah than coal, natural gas, or any other source. The clean energy milestone is creating thousands of jobs while clearing the air.
Countries with targeted climate policies are cutting carbon emissions significantly faster than those without them. A groundbreaking study analyzing nearly 4,000 policies shows these efforts prevented 3 billion tons of CO₂ in 2022 alone.
Monte, a South Salt Lake fine dining restaurant that opened in 2025, just earned Utah's first-ever Michelin star. The prestigious guide also recognized eight other Utah restaurants in its debut Southwest edition.
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.
Scientists cracked the code on which climate policies actually work by analyzing 1,737 measures across 40 countries over three decades. The answer: 28 specific policies consistently reduce emissions, giving world leaders a proven playbook for climate action.
A massive renewable energy project in Utah is about to start producing enough green hydrogen to power California when the grid needs it most. The facility can store more energy than every battery in America combined.
Community members in Park City gathered to clean up Utah's largest conservation land acquisition, showing how protecting nature brings people together. The 910 Cattle Ranch cleanup kicked off a new era of community stewardship.
Three Utah volunteers flew to Hawaii last weekend to help hundreds displaced by severe flooding that turned roads into rivers and forced over 230 rescues. The Red Cross operated 18 shelters at the height of the crisis, with more Utah teams now on standby.
Patrick Wiggins just spotted his 10th supernova from his backyard observatory in Utah, joining an elite club typically reserved for large institutions and professional astronomers. The stellar explosion happened 40 to 50 million years ago, but its light just reached Earth.
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.
Gladys Gonzalez turned her own struggle as a Colombian immigrant into a mission that helped thousands of Utah entrepreneurs build successful businesses. Her legacy at the Suazo Business Center now spans three generations of business owners.
For the first time ever, Utah generated more electricity from solar panels than any other source in May 2026. The milestone signals major wins for clean air, jobs, and the state's economy.
Utah just committed $5.1 million to save 33 at-risk species before they need federal protection. The state's proactive strategy has already prevented 20 species from endangered listings and helped five others recover.
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