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The History Of Air Quality In Utah: A Narrative Review, Logan E. Mitchell, Christopher Zajchowski
The History Of Air Quality In Utah: A Narrative Review, Logan E. Mitchell, Christopher Zajchowski
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Utah has a rich history related to air pollution; however, it is not widely known or documented. This is despite air quality being a top issue of public concern for the state’s urban residents and acute episodes that feature some of the world’s worst short-term particulate matter exposure. As we discuss in this narrative review, the relationship between air pollution and the state’s residents has changed over time, as fuel sources shifted from wood to coal to petroleum and natural gas. Air pollution rose in prominence as a public issue in the 1880s as Utah’s urban areas grew. Since then, …