Congress is currently voting on a bill titled “Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2024,” which is sponsored by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. This bill presents a crucial opportunity to improve support for individuals impacted by nuclear testing and uranium exposure.
As we navigate the 2024 Legislative Session, it’s crucial to spotlight bills that could significantly impact Utah’s clean energy future. Unfortunately these efforts could undermine the progress Utah has made transitioning to renewable sources, affecting our access to clean air, our investment in family-sustaining green jobs, and advancement of a clean energy economy.
For the past year, HEAL Utah and our partner organizations have been actively engaged in opposing the proposed 635-acre limestone quarry and gravel pit development in Parleys Canyon, a beloved natural area close to Salt Lake City. Unfortunately, at least three bills currently under consideration at the state legislature could pave the way for the approval of this disastrous mine by undermining local decision-making, limiting public engagement, and curtailing access to judicial review.
Ponerse en contacto con nuestros legisladores es una de las herramientas más poderosas para garantizar que nuestras voces sean escuchadas. Ser un defensor eficaz de su comunidad significa plantear sus preocupaciones y hacer que sus legisladores se responsabilicen de representar fielmente a sus electores.
The proposed expansion project in our community brings up a lot of concerns – such as increased noise and air pollution, disruption to businesses, loss of property, and increased costs for taxpayers. We must make sure that we are considering all of our options to address the growing population, such as exploring faster, more reliable public transportation like double-tracking FrontRunner.
The proposed Parleys Canyon Mine in Utah is a ticking time bomb for our air and water quality, wildlife habitat, and recreational activities in the area. The fine particles created by the mine can cause fear and worry for resident’s health and environmental impacts! Not to mentionUtah has limited regulation of fugitive dust polluters and there are no real consequences when they break the rules. We MUST fight this and join forces to protect our air, water, wildlife, and recreation for generations to come.
The Utah Division of Air Quality has shared a preliminary version of their state implementation plan to restrict harmful substances in outdoor air in compliance with the Clean Air Act. However, the current plan to reduce ozone in the airshed is not effective enough and puts the health of residents at risk. Fill out this action alert to urge the Division of Air Quality to strengthen its plan.
A medida que la adopción de vehículos eléctricos (VE) sigue creciendo rápidamente en Utah, también lo hace la necesidad de infraestructura de carga. La instalación de estaciones de carga domésticas puede resultar cara y a menudo está fuera del alcance de las personas que viven en viviendas de ingresos moderados a bajos o de los inquilinos en general.
ACTÚA: Rellena esta alerta y dedica un momento a compartir tus historias y preocupaciones personales sobre la contaminación atmosférica. Cuantas más historias y comentarios compartamos con nuestros gobernantes, más probabilidades tendremos de que se establezcan normas más estrictas para la contaminación por hollín. La fecha límite es el 28 de marzo.
Los legisladores de Utah están intentando aprobar un nuevo impuesto que perjudicaría a los ciudadanos que poseen vehículos eléctricos.
Para ayudar a detener esta propuesta de 12,5% de impuestos sobre los propietarios de vehículos eléctricos en Utah, necesitamos que llegar a los ingresos del Senado y el Comité de Impuestos e instar a nuestros legisladores a VOTAR NO o ENMIENDA HB 301, titulado Transporte Enmiendas fiscales por el Rep. Schultz.
