“They’ve Been Downwind Before”
Utah is once again being asked to sacrifice for nuclear development. Read more to learn about small nuclear reactors and their effects on human and public health.
Recapping Bills Tracked By HEAL In The 2026 Legislative Session
By Friday, March 6 2026, 1,015 bills were numbered for the Utah 2026 General Session. HEAL tracked 89 of those bills closely. Here’s a look at what passed, what didn’t and what comes next.
ACT NOW TO PROTECT UTAHNS’ PUBLIC HEALTH: OPPOSE SB234 “RULEMAKING AMENDMENTS”
Utah’s legislators are engaged in an effort to limit our state’s ability to protect Utahns through science-based regulations. Fill out our action alert to protect Utahns’ public health today!
Public Money, Private Risk: The Nuclear Industry’s Hidden Motives
A closer look at the hidden motives of the nuclear industry, who is at risk, and what we can do to protect our state.
Protecting Utahns’ Health from SB234, Today and for the Future
Protecting Utahns’ Health from SB234, Today and for the Future Contact: Carmen Valdez Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah (HEAL Utah) carmen@healutah.org Salt Lake City, UT…
CLOSED: PROTECT OUR RIGHT TO SAFER STREETS: OPPOSE SB 242 “TRANSPORTATION AMENDMENTS”
Utah legislators are considering a bill that would subject Salt Lake City street design to stricter oversight from the state, and in some cases prevent the city from adopting traffic calming measures.
Speak Up to Your Lawmakers: Stop Utah’s Risky Nuclear Gamble!
Speak up to your lawmakers and stop Utah’s Risky Nuclear Gamble by asking the key questions! Impacted communities must have a say in decisions that affect their health, safety, and future.
Public comment is now open on a proposed DAQ air permit near I-80
A new air quality permit has been proposed for a gravel pit in Parley’s Canyon, raising concerns about air pollution in an already overburdened area near I-80. While the proposal is smaller than past plans, it still allows emissions that could affect air quality, and public comment is now open.
Nuclear Testing is Safe? Utahns have heard this story before.
In October of 2025, the Trump administration made an alarming announcement- they want to resume nuclear weapon testing again. If you are wondering what that even means, you are not alone. Read more to learn about the impacts of nuclear weapons testing for our state!
For the first time in US history, Foreign Nuclear Waste to Be Dumped in the US.
Northwest Nuclear Waste Compact ignores public objections to danger of importing plutonium and more radioactive waste, so EnergySolutions can profit Contact: Carmen Valdez Healthy Environment…