Sona Chaudhary is a Dallas-based geologist, writer and journalist working on environmental justice issues in Dallas and throughout the Southwest United States. “I want to be involved in Dallas, and I want to help make it better,” Chaudhary says. “I think Dallas Free Press is the greatest learning opportunity there could be, amplifying the voices of people involved in some radical, empathetic and transformative work on the local level.” In addition to writing for environmental change, Chaudhary is a physical scientist at the Environmental Protection Agency. They are a Cancer Sun, Aries Moon fueled by chai tea.

Areas of Expertise:

environmental justice

Location Expertise:

Dallas, Texas

Official Title:

Environmental Justice Freelance Reporter

Email Address:

sona@dallasfreepress.com

Linkedin Profile:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sona-chaudhary/

<strong>Un importante contaminador de West Dallas se va – pero no lo suficientemente rápido para los vecinos</strong>

Un importante contaminador de West Dallas se va – pero no lo suficientemente rápido para los vecinos

En un tramo de Singleton Road, la principal arteria de West Dallas, se encuentra GAF Materials, una gran planta industrial que trata químicamente la fibra de vidrio para fabricar tejas.  A un lado hay un centro comunitario y una biblioteca municipal. Al otro, hay una docena de viviendas y una escuela pública que funciona como […]

West Dallas

Sona Chaudhary - December 23, 2022

A major West Dallas polluter is leaving — but not fast enough for neighbors

A major West Dallas polluter is leaving — but not fast enough for neighbors

Neighbors don’t understand why GAF needs so long to leave and question who will truly benefit from a land upgrade. Once again, they have to defend their vision for their neighborhood.

West Dallas

Sona Chaudhary - December 23, 2022

Preguntas y respuestas: Qué saber sobre el pasado y el futuro ambiental de West Dallas

Preguntas y respuestas: Qué saber sobre el pasado y el futuro ambiental de West Dallas

Conceptos clave en la lucha de West Dallas por librarse de los contaminadores, incluida la importancia de la zonificación, los permisos y la acción cívica.

Dallas News

Sona Chaudhary - May 5, 2022

What to know about West Dallas’ environmental past and future

What to know about West Dallas’ environmental past and future

Key concepts in West Dallas' fight to get rid of polluters, including the significance of zoning, permits, and civic action.

West Dallas

Sona Chaudhary - May 5, 2022

How West Dallas is leaving a history of environmental racism in the dust

How West Dallas is leaving a history of environmental racism in the dust

Dallas is considering a new approach to permitting concrete batch plants, thanks to a long history of advocacy coming from West Dallas.

West Dallas

Sona Chaudhary - May 5, 2022

<strong>Cómo West Dallas está dejando atrás una historia de racismo medioambiental</strong>

Cómo West Dallas está dejando atrás una historia de racismo medioambiental

El movimiento de justicia medioambiental de West Dallas está transformando el barrio. Tras décadas de lucha, la comunidad está alejando rápidamente la industria pesada de sus hogares. El año pasado, la ciudad ordenó el cierre de dos plantas de hormigón. El 11 de mayo, el Ayuntamiento estudiará un nuevo planteamiento para la autorización de estas […]

West Dallas

Sona Chaudhary - May 5, 2022

Circuit, un servicio de transporte, le da a residentes del Oeste de Dallas una nueva opción para viajar

Circuit, un servicio de transporte, le da a residentes del Oeste de Dallas una nueva opción para viajar

El servicio de viajes compartidos, Circuit, le brinda una alternativa a los vecinos en el Oeste de Dallas para transportarse con traslados cortos de forma económica y sustentable.

West Dallas

Sona Chaudhary - August 23, 2021

How West Dallas residents are challenging the industries polluting their neighborhood

How West Dallas residents are challenging the industries polluting their neighborhood

West Dallas residents have set the stage to challenge GAF’s federal permit renewal and reimagine the Singleton corridor without smog, smells and health anxieties. GAF is North America’s leading roofing manufacturer and one of West Dallas’ leading sources of air pollution. After months of petitions, meetings and teamwork among neighborhoods and nonprofits, West Dallas residents […]

West Dallas

Sona Chaudhary - July 27, 2021

Cómo los residentes de West Dallas están desafiando a las industrias que contaminan su vecindario

Cómo los residentes de West Dallas están desafiando a las industrias que contaminan su vecindario

Después de librar a su vecindario de una fundición de plomo contaminante en los años 80, los residentes del oeste de Dallas ahora se centran en eliminar un fabricante de techos.

West Dallas

Sona Chaudhary - July 27, 2021

Circuit’s ride-share service gives West Dallas a new option for travel

Circuit’s ride-share service gives West Dallas a new option for travel

Circuit, a free ride-share service, is giving West Dallas neighbors an environmentally and financially friendly way to travel short distances.

West Dallas

Sona Chaudhary - July 14, 2021

El historial de contaminacion esta vinculado al plan para el futuro de West Dallas

El historial de contaminacion esta vinculado al plan para el futuro de West Dallas

Desde presionar a las fundiciones de plomo en la década de 1980 hasta el retroceso continuo contra el fabricante de techos GAF, los problemas de justicia ambiental en West Dallas han sido problemas comunitarios.

West Dallas

Sona Chaudhary - May 13, 2021

Pollution history tied to plan for West Dallas’ future

Pollution history tied to plan for West Dallas’ future

From putting pressure on lead smelters in the 1980s to ongoing pushback against roofing manufacturer GAF, environmental justice issues in West Dallas have been community issues.

West Dallas

Sona Chaudhary - April 19, 2021

A poisoned West Dallas speaks out against air pollution

A poisoned West Dallas speaks out against air pollution

GAF is North America’s leading roofing manufacturer, and its federal permit is up for renewal. West Dallas neighbors are seizing the opportunity to fight against GAF’s presence in their neighborhood.

West Dallas

Sona Chaudhary - February 17, 2021

Un West Dallas envenenado habla contra la contaminación del aire

Un West Dallas envenenado habla contra la contaminación del aire

Este año, los vecinos de West Dallas están aprovechando la oportunidad de comentarios públicos para rechazar la presencia de planta de techado GAF en su vecindario.

West Dallas

Sona Chaudhary - February 17, 2021