Allyson Chiu

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

Climate Solutions Reporter at The Washington Post

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Fast fashion is trying an Earth-friendly makeover. Is it real?

2 days ago | adn.com | Allyson Chiu

H&M is investing in offshore wind to help power garment manufacturers in Bangladesh. Zara has produced a line of clothes made from recycled fibers, as well as repair, resale and donation services. Primark is testing its garments to better withstand daily wear and tear, and teaching customers how to make their clothes last longer. There are enough of these sorts of announcements to make you wonder: Has fast fashion embraced sustainability?
Las tarifas y prohibiciones sobre las bolsas de plástico ayudan a limitar los desechos costeros de EEUU, revela un estudio

1 week ago | infobae.com | Allyson Chiu

Las tarifas y prohibiciones sobre las bolsas de plástico son eficaces para limitar los desechos en las costas de Estados Unidos, informa un nuevo estudio, aunque incluso en lugares con políticas al respecto se observa un aumento en la presencia de bolsas de plástico en playas y riberas. El estudio, que fue publicado el jueves en la revista revisada por pares Science, analizó la relación entre las políticas sobre bolsas de plástico y los desechos recolectados en más de 45.000 limpiezas de costas.
Plastic bag fees and bans help limit coastal litter, study finds

1 week ago | theday.com | Allyson Chiu

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Plastic bag fees and bans help protect beaches and riverbanks, study finds

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Allyson Chiu

Plastic bag fees and bans help protect beaches and riverbanks, study finds (washingtonpost.com) Plastic bag fees and bans help protect beaches and riverbanks, study finds By Allyson Chiu 2025061918000000 Plastic bag fees and bans are effective in limiting debris on U.S. shorelines, a new study reports, but even places with bag policies are seeing a greater prevalence of plastic bags on beaches and riverbanks.
How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

3 weeks 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

4 weeks 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

4 weeks 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

1 month 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’

1 month 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

2 months 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.