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Holly refinery cuts pollution in updated expansion plan

Salt Lake Tribune

Utahns will be asked soon to weigh in on HollyFrontier Corp.’s latest plans to expand its Woods Cross refinery — plans that include more pollution controls.

The Utah Division of Air Quality is revisiting Holly’s expansion application, which this time includes new electric-powered compressor motors instead of natural gas-powered ones. The change, which Dallas-based Holly says will cut key air pollutants by 172 tons a year, is expected to beput out for public review beginning next month.

Embrace Clean Air Standards

Salt Lake Tribune

As a local Subaru dealer who works with one of the greenest brands in the nation, our air quality has become a major concern. The good news, however, is that new federal standards that could help dramatically improve our community’s air are being supported by a surprising alliance of car manufacturers and public health groups.

Lawsuit would force Utah to clean winter pollution

Salt Lake Tribune

WildEarth Guardians » Group alleges EPA let Utah miss deadline for health-saving regulations.

 

Salt Lake Chamber recognized for clean-energy initiatives

Salt Lake Tribune

Alternatives » Organization one of 10 singled out in new report.

Salt Lake City residents know that during a bad day in January the muck in the air can be so bad, it’s almost like you can’t breathe.

So, the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce put a plan into action that recognizes area businesses that help clean up the putrid smog.

Smog isn't just an urban problem in Utah

Salt Lake Tribune

 

Study » Puzzled scientists find high ozone level in Utah’s rural areas, try to figure out the reasons, remedies.

Rural Utah sometimes suffers stunningly high summer smog.