Allyson Chiu

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

Climate Solutions Reporter at The Washington Post

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Got peas? This plant-based milk is healthy and good for the planet

2 weeks 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

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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

1 month ago | publico.pt | Allyson Chiu

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

1 month 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.
This muggy city near Mumbai keeps cool with minimal AC. Here’s how

1 month ago | newsindiatimes.com | Allyson Chiu |Ela Dutt
This muggy city keeps cool with minimal AC. Here’s how

1 month ago | postguam.com | Allyson Chiu

PALAVA CITY, India — The wind ruffled Aun Abdullah’s hair as he strolled along a path paved through lush grasses circled by apartments more than 20 stories high. Large gaps between the towering buildings channeled the winds, providing relief from the muggy heat. “This breeze you’re feeling, you wouldn’t feel without the master plan,” said Abdullah, who works for the Lodha Group, a prominent real estate developer in India.
This city is aiming for ‘net-zero’ emissions. Can others follow?

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Allyson Chiu

PALAVA CITY, India — The wind ruffled Aun Abdullah’s hair as he strolled along a path paved through lush grasses circled by apartments more than 20 stories high. Large gaps between the towering buildings channeled the winds, providing relief from the muggy heat. “This breeze you’re feeling, you wouldn’t feel without the master plan,” said Abdullah, who works for the Lodha Group, a prominent real estate developer in India.
The case for eating frozen fruits and vegetables

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Allyson Chiu

Glistening bunches of kale and containers of plump berries often beckon to grocery store shoppers seeking fresh, healthy ingredients. But experts say that equally nutritious and sometimes planet-friendlier options can be found a few aisles away — in the frozen food section. The climate case for frozen food is grounded in the idea that freezing leads to less waste along the supply chain, at stores and in homes.
How to make your shoes last longer

2 months ago | torontosun.com | Allyson Chiu

“Repairing your shoes instead of tossing them is a simple way to fight waste and save money,” said Katrina Caspelich, chief marketing officer for Remake, a nonprofit that advocates for sustainable and ethical fashion. Here’s what you can do to help your shoes last. The kinds of shoes you buy play a large role in how long you’ll be able to wear them, experts say. “Repairing your shoes is a powerful way to push back against fast fashion’s throwaway culture,” Caspelich said.