Allyson Chiu

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., United States

Climate Solutions Reporter at The Washington Post

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How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

4 days ago | washingtonpost.com | Allyson Chiu |Ruby Mellen

How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke (washingtonpost.com) How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke By Allyson Chiu; Ruby Mellen 2025060217120800 As smoke from raging wildfires in Canada continues drifting into parts of the United States, it's critical to know how you can protect yourself from potentially dangerous levels of air pollution.
Un gen podría ser la clave para cultivar arroz y alimentar a miles de millones de personas en un mundo más caluroso

1 week ago | infobae.com | Allyson Chiu

Últimas NoticiasPolíticaEconomíaDólar hoyDeportesSociedadPolicialesEl aumento de las temperaturas amenaza al arroz, un alimento básico que alimenta a miles de millones de personas en todo el mundo. Pero los investigadores dicen haber descubierto una forma de mejorar las cosechas y la calidad del grano: silenciar un gen sensible a la temperatura que se encuentra en algunas variedades comunes de arroz.
A gene could be key to growing rice, and feeding billions, in a hotter world

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Allyson Chiu

Rising global temperatures are threatening rice, a staple food that nourishes billions of people around the world. But researchers say they may have discovered a way to improve harvests and grain quality: by essentially silencing a temperature-sensitive gene found in some common rice varieties.
On the wild side

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Emily Wright |Allyson Chiu |Frank Hulley-Jones

On the wild side (washingtonpost.com) On the wild side By Emily Wright; Allyson Chiu; Frank Hulley-Jones 2025052010003000 More wildlife. A succession of flowers. And less work. Washington Post readers were eager to tell us why they love their no-mow lawns after we published a story last year about eschewing mowers. As spring gets into full swing, and these sorts of efforts come into bloom, here's a look at what some readers shared.
The most promising ways to destroy ‘forever chemicals’

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Allyson Chiu

The most promising ways to destroy ‘forever chemicals’ (washingtonpost.com) The most promising ways to destroy ‘forever chemicals’ By Allyson Chiu 2025051311000000 Toxic "forever chemicals" that can persist in the environment for years have long troubled environmentalists and regulators. Their harmful effects on human health are well documented, but their ubiquitous use and strong bonds make it difficult to eliminate them.
Got peas? This plant-based milk is healthy and good for the planet

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Allyson Chiu

Pea milk provides a source of protein and could be the next big thing in alternative milk. Photo / Getty ImagesResearch suggests pea milk emits a fraction of the planet-warming gases of cow’s milk production and is more nutritious than most other plant-based milks. Choosing from the options in the milk aisle often involves trade-offs between health and climate. Cow milk production involves a lot of planet-warming emissions.
You can make every day Earth Day with these tiny climate actions

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Nicolas Rivero |Allyson Chiu |Hailey Haymond |Nicolas Ortega

You can make every day Earth Day with these tiny climate actions (washingtonpost.com) You can make every day Earth Day with these tiny climate actions By Nicolás Rivero; Allyson Chiu; Hailey Haymond; Nicolás Ortega 2025042209004500 Climate change is a big, global problem — which can make anything you do about it seem incredibly insignificant. But sometimes, doing one tiny thing can help you feel a little less helpless and hopeless.
Got peas? This plant-based milk is healthy and good for the planet.

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Allyson Chiu

Got peas? This plant-based milk is healthy and good for the planet. (washingtonpost.com) Got peas? This plant-based milk is healthy and good for the planet. By Allyson Chiu 2025041810005600 Choosing from the options in the milk aisle often involves trade-offs between health and climate. Cow milk production involves a lot of planet-warming emissions.
A fast fashion acaba muitas vezes no lixo, mas novas técnicas podem ajudar

2 months ago | publico.pt | Allyson Chiu

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Fast fashion often ends up trashed. New recycling techniques could help.

2 months ago | washingtonpost.com | Allyson Chiu

Fast fashion often ends up trashed. New recycling techniques could help. (washingtonpost.com) Fast fashion often ends up trashed. New recycling techniques could help. By Allyson Chiu 2025040512001300 Each year, as tens of billions of garments are made, countless unwanted clothes end up discarded — often destined for landfills or incineration.