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Jacob Chapin

The Great Salt Lake is Shrinking, Fast.

Utah’s Great Salt Lake is shrinking, and fast. A lake that was once the size of Delaware is shrinking at an alarming rate and is in jeopardy of reaching its lowest water level ever recorded. The lake, which is approximately 35 feet deep, is being affected by a historic drought that is devastating much of the Western United States. Increasing […]

Jacob Chapin | July 15, 2021
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Too Little, Too Late: Understanding HAPE Can Save Your Life in the Mountains

As the weather turns warmer and more people begin recreating in the mountains, it is critical that they are aware of the leading cause of death in high altitude environments: High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE). HAPE is a non-cardiogenic accumulation of fluid in the lungs and typically affects people at an altitude greater than 2,500 meters. Being able to tell […]

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Jacob Chapin | February 1, 2021
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