Utah's Climate Crisis and Hope

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Utah’s sweltering summer is unleashing wildfires, drying rivers, and threatening iconic ski towns—all part of a worsening drought fueled by record-low snowpack and historic warmth. With the Great Salt Lake shrinking and the Colorado River in crisis, a billion-dollar federal plan offers temporary relief, but real solutions demand bold leadership. Amid the alarm, Utah’s quietly leading the clean energy charge: Sarah Wright of Utah Clean Energy champions solar power and policy reform, turning the state’s conservative roots into a climate innovation hub. The future of winter sports, water…