Week One at the Capitol: What’s Moving and Why It Matters
Week One at the Capitol What’s Moving and Why It Matters Week One at the Capitol: What’s Moving and Why It Matters The Utah legislative…
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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!
Utah as Canada’s Dumping Ground? EnergySolutions’ Push to Import Canadian Nuclear Waste
EnergySolutions is seeking authorization to import up to 1.3 million cubic yards of Canadian low-level radioactive and mixed waste, generated by the civilian nuclear power industry. HEAL Utah is calling for full transparency, public input, and an independent review of potential health and environmental impacts before any approval is considered.
Utah’s Risky Gamble With Nuclear Power
Utah is being targeted for risky and expensive nuclear energy projects which could leave communities with toxic waste, long-term debt, and serious health risks.
Radon Awareness in Utah: Fighting a Silent Threat
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can pose human health risks at high levels. Read today to learn how you can protect your communities from radon exposure!
Improving Air Quality in Vulnerable Communities: A Recap of the AARP Community Challenge Grant
HEAL Utah is excited to be part of the AARP Community Challenge Grant, which supports our goal of building healthy, equitable, and livable communities in Utah. The Community Challenge Grant, which is part of AARP’s nationwide Liveable Communities Initiative, provides an opportunity to advance environmental justice and public health by expanding access to sustainable transportation.
2025 Legislative Recap
As the 2025 Utah Legislative Session comes to a close, we at HEAL Utah are reflecting on the policies that will shape our state’s environment and the health of its people. This session brought debates on air quality, energy policy, the handling of toxic and radioactive waste and major discussions around nuclear energy. HEAL Utah has a long history of critically evaluating the impacts of nuclear energy on our state, and this year’s legislative session saw significant proposals that could impact Utah’s energy future. While we saw some notable victories, there is still much work to be done. Here’s a look at what passed, what didn’t and what comes next.
Wildfire Smoke and Your Health: Understanding the Hidden Dangers in Our Air
Climate change relentlessly desiccates our environment, posing greater risks to our air quality every year, especially during wildfire season. Understanding the health risks of wildfire smoke can empower us to make changes in our community to advocate for cleaner air.
Navigating Utah’s Legislative Session: Your HEAL Guide to Capitol Hill
Welcome to the 2026 Utah Legislative General Session, where the future of our state’s environmental policies is at stake. In this blog post, we will break down the legislative process and explore its significance in shaping Utah’s environmental landscape. HEAL Utah, an environmental advocacy organization plays a crucial role in pushing for policies that promote clean energy, improve air quality, protect our communities from toxic & radioactive exposure, and ensure transparency in decision-making. Let’s dive into how it all works!
Take Action During the Legislative Session
Individuals (like you!) can also influence policy that affects your health and quality of life by speaking up and becoming community lobbyists.
Every year we see more and more individuals redefining what it means to be a lobbyist who places community, accountability, and people over profit, setting the foundation for an era of greater democracy up on Capitol Hill.