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Before resigning, Marion County Sheriff's Office Master Sgt. Joshua Sones was the target of an investigation concerning his use of his work cellphone.

A new analysis found Utah oil and gas companies waste an estimated $48 million worth of natural gas per year, enough to meet the annual needs of more than a fifth of residential customers in Utah, according to the Environmental Defense Fund. The large majority of the gas, 87%, is lost due to leakage from producers. Ashley Miller, executive director of the nonprofit Breathe Utah, said leakage needs to be addressed to ensure better air quality and protect the overall health of Utahns and the env...

As a manager or team member, how do you hold someone accountable in a way that creates positive behavior change versus resentment and negativity?

Local environmental activists are applauding a big win in court against a large warehouse project proposed in Moreno Valley. A Riverside Superior Court judge overturned approvals for the massive Compass Danbe Centrepointe project, ruling the city failed to fully consider the impacts of truck traffic, noise and air pollution. Ana Gonzalez, executive director of the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice in the Inland Empire, explained the importance of the ruling. ...

By Bria Overs | Word In Black - Black families are at high risk of financial hardship due to climate disasters and financial preparedness is crucial to protect Black wealth.

A new report documenting the impact of fossil fuel-powered appliances on air quality makes the case that Maryland will need to take additional steps to meet its climate goals. The study authored by a group of environmental organizations looked at home and commercial use of fossil fuels in HVAC systems and water heaters - and found that in Maryland, such equipment emits more than three times the amount of health-harming nitrogen oxides as all the states power plants combined. The nonprofit Ch...

While most of us do everything in our power to avoid failure, here are several reasons why and how you can be willing to fail more often.

North Carolina is grappling with the consequences of climate change, with sweltering summers, a surge in wildfires, and frequent extreme weather events as the new norm. A new report makes recommendations to tackle such challenges. The latest findings from CleanAIRE NC shed light on what it called the "urgent need to address the changing climate as it relates to air pollution and public health." Dr. ...

Italian architect and architectural historian Paolo Portoghesei dies at age 91. He curated the 1980 Venice Architecture Biennale.