Category Archives: 2026

Press Release: Salt Lake City launches fourth year of grants to increase food access, gardening in the community

A close-up of beekeeper, Alex Wonder, wearing protective gear as she checks the health of her bees and their hive.
Alex Wonder checks on the health of her bees and their hive during a Rose Park Bee Club meeting in Salt Lake City. Photo by Ashley Detrick/Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office

Mayor Erin Mendenhall and Salt Lake City’s Sustainability Department opened applications for the SLC Food Microgrant program to increase Salt Lakers’ access to fresh, healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food.

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Let’s Talk EVs

By SLCgreen intern Wiley Speckman and staff Jude Westwood

Electric car at a charging station on a city street with trees and buildings in the background.

Thinking about a new car? Gas feels familiar and reliable, but if you care about climate change and air quality you may want to consider an electric vehicle (EV) instead. Here’s what you need to know.

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Indoor Air Quality: Test Your Home for Radon

January is recognized nationwide as Radon Awareness Month, a public health initiative led by federal and state agencies to encourage radon testing and mitigation in homes and buildings.

Winter conditions often increase indoor radon levels due to reduced ventilation, making this month especially important for awareness and action.

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