The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing major regulatory changes. These changes will reshape how nuclear reactors, fuel manufacturing facilities, radioactive waste projects, and other nuclear activities are licensed and regulated. We urge you to submit comments to your lawmakers to ensure Utahns remain safe!
With new facility proposals, a history of uranium mining, radioactive waste storage, and even a nuclear lifecycle innovation campus, it is more important than ever to visualize Utah’s nuclear infrastructure. Read today and explore this new resource: a map of Utah’s nuclear past, present, and future!
A closer look at the hidden motives of the nuclear industry, who is at risk, and what we can do to protect our state.
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!
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.
Salt Lake City, UT (November 6, 2025) – HEAL Utah, a leading environmental advocacy organization dedicated to improving Utah’s air quality and safeguarding the well-being of our communities, is deeply concerned about Rocky Mountain Power’s ongoing request from the Utah Public Service Commission to waive key requirements so it can secure federal funding for a power purchase agreement with the proposed Natrium nuclear reactor in Wyoming.
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.
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.
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!
In response to NuScale and UAMPS canceling the “Carbon Free Power Project,” HEAL Utah underscores the project’s unsustainable cost trajectory and diminishing city participation. The cancellation leaves Utah cities in need of energy solutions, prompting HEAL Utah to advocate for a shift to transparent, community-involved renewable energy sources. Emphasizing a commitment to responsible initiatives, HEAL Utah urges collaboration among stakeholders for inclusive, ethical, and environmentally conscious sustainable energy development.
