Water proposals trickle through Utah Statehouse in last days
(WorldNews Environment)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — After the iconic Great Salt Lake hit its lowest level in recorded history, Utah`s Republican-majority Legislature is working to preserve the lake, incentivize conservation and prepare for a hotter, drier future. In the final days before they adjourn, lawmakers are advancing proposals to set aside millions to divert more water to the lake, encourage the use of drought-resistant landscaping and cut down on unmetered water use through a combination of incentives and potential penalties. Utah — which is both one of the nation`s driest states and thirstiest consumers of water on a per capita basis — is among a larger group of states confronting the realities of prolonged...