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2 weeks ago |
knpr.org | Yvette Fernandez
Nearly half of the country lives in areas with unhealthy air. A new report finds that states in our region have a mix of the worst and the best air. The American Lung Association’s 26th annual air quality report shows that over 150 million people are breathing unhealthy air. Among the most polluted Mountain West cities are in Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and Utah.
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3 weeks ago |
boisestatepublicradio.org | Yvette Fernandez
Extreme heat can affect the health of pregnant mothers. A new study released this week shows the warming climate is adding to that risk, and several states in our region — including Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah —are leading the way. One of the most significant findings from the study by nonprofit advocacy group Climate Central is that excessive exposure to heat can lead to premature births.
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3 weeks ago |
kanw.com | Yvette Fernandez
Extreme heat can affect the health of pregnant mothers. A new study released this week shows the warming climate is adding to that risk, and several states in our region — including Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah —are leading the way. One of the most significant findings from the study by nonprofit advocacy group Climate Central is that excessive exposure to heat can lead to premature births.
Four Mountain West states join preliminary injunction to stop Trump’s proposed election rule changes
1 month ago |
boisestatepublicradio.org | Yvette Fernandez
Four states in our region – Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico – have joined a motion for a preliminary injunction to prevent the Trump administration from altering election rules. It’s the latest in a series of legal actions taken by Democratic attorneys general. Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has joined a coalition of his peers, filing many legal actions since the new president took office.
Bird flu is spreading to dairy farms in the Mountain West, but it isn't a concern for the public yet
1 month ago |
boisestatepublicradio.org | Yvette Fernandez
Bird flu has been found in dairy farms in the Mountain West region but federal officials tracking the virus say it has recently spread to cattle. That has animal health inspectors concerned, though the virus — also known as the H5N1 virus — still isn’t a concern for people. Poultry flocks across the country have already been affected by bird flu, including those in Colorado, Montana, New Mexico and Wyoming in recent weeks.
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