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.
Category: Climate Change
HEAL’s Statement on Environmental Justice and Current Times
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.
The Great Salt Lake: An Update on Current Levels, Ongoing Challenges, and Our Next Steps
Explore the Great Salt Lake’s ecological significance and the challenges it faces in our latest blog post, ‘The Great Salt Lake: An Update on Current Levels, Ongoing Challenges, and Our Next Steps.’ Discover how low water levels due to drought, overuse, and climate change threaten its ecosystems and communities. Stay informed about current water levels and the urgent need for conservation efforts. Explore the role of policy changes and collaborative initiatives, including HEAL Utah’s legislative impact. Address environmental justice concerns and community-driven efforts to protect the lake.
Landmark Uintah Basin Court Ruling Sets Precedent for Climate-Focused Decision-Making
SALT LAKE CITY, — We commend the recent court decision that aligns with the goals set forth by the Biden Administration to combat the pressing issue of climate change. This decision is a commendable step forward, reflecting a commitment to the well-being of our communities and the preservation of our invaluable waterways. As we stand on the precipice of potentially irreversible feedback loops of global warming, which could lead to catastrophic losses of arable land, biodiversity, and clean water sources, decisions like these are pivotal in our collective effort to mitigate the most severe consequences of climate change.
Utah’s Scorching Heat: A Harsh Reality of Climate Change and Its Impact on Vulnerable Communities
It’s getting increasingly hot in Utah and the environmental impacts are real. Heat waves, poor air quality, water scarcity, and changes to the ecosystem are all putting populations most vulnerable – the elderly, children, and low-income families – at greater risk. Let’s all work together to protect our environment in order to keep our communities safe!
Issue Update: Salt Lake City Moves Forward with EV-Readiness Ordinance.
On April 4th, the Salt Lake City Council unanimously voted to adopt an “Electric Vehicle Readiness Ordinance,” requiring 20% of parking spaces in new multifamily buildings to be “Electric Vehicle-ready.”
Paint A Climate Issue: Regional Haze
Utah is home to what is known as “the mighty 5” national parks.” These include Bryce, Zion, Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef National Parks. Utahns across the state are extremely proud of their national parks, but with the great privilege of being home to these parks comes the great responsibility of keeping these national parks clean for everyone to continue to enjoy.
HEAL Utah Applauds Climate Change Provisions in The Inflation Reduction Act, Urges Local Officials to Work on Local Solutions.
“This bill should mark the start of a new opportunity to finally prioritize our health and our environment as a nation.”
You Don’t Need Ability to be included in Environmental Justice.
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” Helen Keller
The Little Things
Tackling the problem is climate change is no easy feat. The problem itself is complex and deeply rooted in our societal systems and it requires…