As part of the law school’s Latinx Heritage Month programming, this panel will explore some of the environmental justice issues affecting Latinx communities in Salt Lake City, including air quality, the proposed expansion of Highway I-15, the inland port, and more. Panelists will discuss ongoing community-led advocacy efforts, research studies, and next steps in local struggles for environmental justice. Ruhan Nagra will moderate; panelists will include Meisei Gonzalez, Communications Director, HEAL Utah; Olivia Juarez, Public Lands Program Director, GreenLatinos; and Daniel Mendoza, Research Assistant Professor, Atmospheric Sciences, University of Utah.

For questions about this event, please contact Bret Alexander.