The Bonneville Salt Flats is a vast perennial salt pan in northwest Utah that is sensitive to variations in rain, wind, evaporation, groundwater flux, and land use. The ephemeral BLM-managed landscape is valued for land-speed racing and potash mining, but recent environmental changes may be limiting these historic uses. Ongoing research is examining the salt […]

12:00-1:30 pm   S.J. Quinney College of Law Moot Courtroom (Level 6) This is a special seminar co-sponsored by the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah Sustainability Office, and the University of Utah Office of Equity and Diversity.  Robert Bullard, "the father of environmental justice," is a Distinguished Professor of […]

Are there alternative ways of meeting human needs and aspirations, without trashing the earth and without leaving half of humanity behind? 4:00 pm | 210 ASB http://www.vikalpsangam.org

Dr. Davis will discuss the parts of modern energy systems that are likely to be the most difficult to decarbonize and will address some potential solutions.