The environmental impacts of data centers are extensive: as of April 2026, there are over 1,500 new data centers in various stages of development in the US. Fill out our action alert today to urge Utah’s state lawmakers for more transparency!
Take action and ask Congress to pause new data center approval until they can establish safeguards to protect communities from the impacts to our air, water, climate, and energy costs, and ensure that the public is involved in the decision-making process.
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.
The Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act creates an ongoing federal funding source to support transit operations, which would allow communities to provide more reliable and accessible public transit options. Tell your lawmakers to support this legislation today!
Since January 2025 the Trump administration has implemented a sweeping rollback of federal environmental justice efforts. The federal government has played a critical role in providing communities with the necessary resources to help them confront environmental risks, and this support must continue.
NEWS RELEASE Contacts: Jamie Trafficanda, Western Resource Advocates Earned Media Manager, 720-763-3737, jamie.trafficanda@westernresources.org Grace Olscamp, HEAL Utah Communications & Outreach Associate, 801-994-4784, grace@healutah.org Ashley…
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