In Dallas, EPA casts a net for answers on how pollution from concrete batch plants affects people’s health

In Dallas, EPA casts a net for answers on how pollution from concrete batch plants affects people’s health

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fishes at Fish Trap lake to better understand the pollution West Dallas residents have faced for decades.

West Dallas

- February 21, 2024

What’s really in West Dallas’ soil, water, air and fish? A new ‘holistic’ EPA study aims to find out

What’s really in West Dallas’ soil, water, air and fish? A new ‘holistic’ EPA study aims to find out

EPA will analyze the quality of air, water, soil and fish tissue in West Dallas to determine what pollutants are in the community.

West Dallas

Sona Chaudhary - November 16, 2023

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

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