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Allyn West
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Writer and Editor, Environmental Defense Fund
Houston, Murray
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Biography
I'm a writer, editor and teacher in Houston. I run the newsroom for One Breath Partnership, contribute to Texas Observer, Houston Chronicle, Urban Edge, Landscape Architecture Magazine, Cite, Glasstire and other publications and teach creative nonfiction for Inprint.
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By Allyn West| Houstonia Verified The pandemic—for all the upheaval and grief—did prove the value of being outside (and the value of the QR code, too). We remembered we needed to share space. Houston BCycle saw 21 percent more trips. Parks had never been so packed, so precious. The city was building bike lanes; planning a future of fast, frequent buses; developing a plan to stop ruining the planet. Five years and one mayor later, we still have the parks.
By Allyn West| Environmental Defense Fund@ The score was 69-0. But that was nothing new. The Steamrollers of Steelton-Highspire, the district serving the small industrial suburbs just southeast of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, had won the last two football state championships. They’d won 16 games in a row. This late August win, however, marked the start of something new.
By Allyn West| Houston Chronicle Verified The Montrose TIRZ’s infrastructure project prepares the neighborhood for the next 80 years.Sharon SteinmannI’ve got to be honest with you. There’s one intersection in Houston that makes me feel embarrassed for Houston. Despite being at the center of places where people want to walk and have things like stores to walk to, there’s something aggressive about how oblivious Westheimer at Montrose seems to the world around it.
Company Info
Environmental Defense Fund
The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is a leading environmental organization founded in 1967 by scientists and concerned citizens. Initially focused on the harmful effects of the pesticide DDT on wildlife, particularly the osprey, EDF's mission is to preserve natural systems through science and economics. The organization has evolved to emphasize collaboration with businesses and governments to address environmental challenges. EDF engages in advocacy and policy work, contributing to significant legislation like the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974. It conducts extensive research on issues such as climate change and air pollution, exemplified by the MethaneSAT project, which tracks global methane emissions. Through partnerships with businesses and government agencies, EDF develops sustainable practices and solutions, making it one of the most respected environmental organizations worldwide.
New York, New York, United States
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Founded: 1967