"Utah aims to reduce emissions over air quality concerns as other red states are also starting to tackle global heating"

"In a move to protect its ski slopes and growing economy, Utah – one of the reddest states in the nation – has just created a long-term plan to address the climate crisis.

And in a surprising turnaround, some of the state’s conservative leaders are welcoming it.

“If we don’t think about Utah’s long-term future, who will?” Republican state house speaker Brad Wilson said at a recent focus group to discuss the proposals."

Andrea Smardon reports for the Guardian February 19, 2020. [2]