HEAL Utah

10/14/2026

We’re ecstatic to announce our newest Local Voices installation “Protect the Wasatch For All: Intersection of Community & Environment” in partnership with HEAL Utah !

Running from now to the end of August, this installation in collaboration with Bike Utah , Wasatch Community Gardens and Save Our Canyons highlights how environmental stewardship intersects with the health, mobility and access to nature for Utahn communities.

Learn more about this installation (displayed via 4 steel frames along Broadway, between West Temple and Main Street), and sign up for our 7/10 Lunch & Learn Virtual Discussion on our website here:

https://craftlakecity.com/local-voices/protect-the-wasatch-for-all

10/14/2026

The time to clean up the air in our national parks is now!

Join Sierra Club Utah, HEAL Utah, and SUWA this Wednesday, September 11 at 6pm for a comment writing workshop. You will get a chance to make new friends, learn more about the issue of haze in our national parks, and learn how to submit your own comments.

We will host this workshop in Salt Lake City at the Day-Riverside Library Brach, and we will be providing food and refreshments. We'll see you there!

10/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for the Utah Renewable Communities (URC) Public Comment Workshop!

Right now, 19 Utah communities are working together to reach net-100% clean electricity by 2030 through the URC program. But Rocky Mountain Power is pushing back. The utility has filed a proposal that would grossly undervalue solar, wind, and thermal energy by around 40%. If approved, this proposal would make it significantly harder to develop the clean energy projects needed to achieve our goals.

Please watch this video to understand Rocky Mountain Power’s proposal, and learn how you can support a community-centered, affordable clean energy program for Utahns.

10/14/2026

📢 Urgent Call to Action: Protect Radiation Safety & Emergency Planning Rules

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering changes that could weaken essential emergency planning and radiation protection standards. Public input is vital in shaping these decisions, but the deadline is approaching fast: August 31.

To make participation accessible, Protect Better has set up a simple tool to guide you through submitting your official public comment.

🌐 Submit your comment here: protectbetter.org/nrc-comments

Please consider submitting your feedback and sharing this resource within your network to advocate for public health and community safety standards.

10/14/2026

What happens when radiation protection standards are weakened? 🚨👇

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is currently working to overhaul long-standing radiation protection standards. Changes of this magnitude directly impact public health, families, and future generations—and the public comment deadline on August 31 is fast approaching.

Join us for Webinar 2: "In the Weeds" as leading experts break down the scientific, medical, and legal realities behind these proposed changes and show you how to take action.

🗓 When: Wednesday, August 19
⏰ Time: 8:00 – 9:30 PM Eastern (5:00 – 6:30 PM Pacific)
📍 Where: Virtual via Zoom

What We'll Cover:
Proposed NRC Changes: An overview of what’s on the table and the regulatory framework.

The Science & Health Impact: Cancer mortality studies, radiation risks, and effects on vulnerable populations (women, children, pregnant people, and nuclear workers).

Core Risk Models: Why concepts like ALARA and the Linear No-Threshold (LNT) model matter to community safety.

Effective Advocacy: Step-by-step guidance on writing and submitting an impactful public comment before the August 31 deadline.

Featured Speakers & Experts:
🔬 Yazan Alwadi, PhD – Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

⚛️ Diane D’Arrigo – Radioactive Waste Project Director, Nuclear Information and Resource Services

🧪 Dr. Chanese Forte – Scientist in the Global Security Program (Environmental Toxicology & Epidemiology)

🎙 Cindy Folkers (Moderator) – Beyond Nuclear

🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3So9ycn or scan the QR code in the graphic!

ℹ️ Learn more: protectbetter.org/nrc-comments

🗓 Save the Date: Webinar #3 - An International Perspective on Wednesday, August 26!

10/14/2026

Webinar #3: International Perspectives

Wednesday, August 19 | 5:00- 7:30 PM Pacific / 8:00–9:30 PM Eastern

Learn how experts from around the world view these proposed changes, how U.S. standards compare internationally, and why global concern is growing. The webinar will also include guidance on submitting comments before the August 31 deadline.

Registration link:

https://psr-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ezLPDW7dRSWIPgDa3OWaVQ

Your voice matters. Public comments can influence federal policy. Join us and help protect the health of current and future generations.

Check the Protect Better website for more information:

https://www.protectbetter.org/nrc-comments

10/13/2026

🌬️ Need an air purifier? We’ve got you covered.

HEAL Utah is hosting an Air Purifier Pickup on October 22 at our Salt Lake City office! Thanks to our friends at PIK2AR and Lucid, we’ll have DIY air purifiers available for community members.

📅 October 22 from 11am - 2pm
📍 HEAL Utah — 824 S 400 W, Suite B111, Salt Lake City

Can’t make it? You can also scan the QR code in the graphic for instructions on how to build your own.

Because when Utah’s air quality gets bad, having cleaner air inside your home matters. 💙

10/10/2026

Join HEAL Utah for a Radiation Exposure Compensation Act information event for the communities harmed by decades of nuclear weapons testing and fuel-chain exposure throughout the West.

The event will begin with a brief overview on the history and recent expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) and information on how to navigate the RECA application process. We will also share current advocacy efforts connecting these harms to the present day.

Join us at the Grand Center in Moab at 4:00 pm for an informational event about the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and the recent expansion to include all of Utah in the definition of Downwinders. We will provide resources on tools on how to determine if you or a loved one is eligible to apply for RECA compensation.

RSVP at: https://www.healutah.org/events1/recainfosessions/

DETAILS
Date: October 15, 2026
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Location: Grand Center, 182 N 500 W, Moab, UT 84532

RECA Information Sessions Click Here to Register Today! Join HEAL Utah for a Radiation Exposure Compensation Act information event for the communities harmed by decades…

10/07/2026

Okay… let's figure this out. 🤔

During Week Without Driving, we're asking people to experience getting around without relying on a car—and to notice what that experience is actually like.

Maybe you take the bus. Maybe you walk. Maybe you bike, carpool, use accessible transportation, or combine a few different options. There's no one right way to get around.

For people who can't drive because of disability, age, income, or other barriers, figuring out how to get from A to B isn't a one-week challenge. It's part of everyday life.

So let's pay attention. What's easy? What's difficult? What would make getting around work better for everyone?

Take the pledge while there's still time to win prizes at: https://healutah.salsalabs.org/weekwithoutdriving/index.html

10/03/2026

We heard loud and clear from community members that will live near the proposed nuclear powered data center that they want your help!

The Carbon County Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, October 6 at 4:30 PM at the Carbon County Administration Building in Price to talk about the proposed nuclear powered data center on public lands.

The Commission will discuss and possibly vote on a proposed data center followed by a presentation on a proposed nuclear project. To our understanding there may not be a public comment period at this meeting, but we’re asking community members to attend, listen, and report back to us about what’s discussed.

📍 Commission Chambers
751 E. 100 N., Price, UT 84501
🗓️ Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM

If you can attend, please let us know what you hear and what questions or concerns come up and join in respectful solidarity with Carbon County community members standing up to protect all of our public lands!

We’re also working to request a future opportunity for the public to provide comments. Stay tuned for more ways to get involved.