Kimberly Mas

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Multimedia Producer at Vox

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The lies that sell fast fashion

Apr 8, 2024 | msn.com | Kimberly Mas

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The lies that sell fast fashion

Apr 8, 2024 | msn.com | Kimberly Mas
The lies that sell fast fashion

Apr 8, 2024 | vox.com | Kimberly Mas

There are countless articles and videos breaking down the abysmal labor practices, horrifying environmental toll, and overall mountain of waste produced by the fast fashion industry. Activists and even just large swaths of the general public have been raising the alarm about this for well over a decade, but it hasn’t stopped the rise of some of the worst offenders in the industry.
Tax season is here. Here's a guide to everything you need to know about taxes.

Mar 20, 2024 | vox.com | Nicole Dieker Finley |Marie Cascione |Kimberly Mas |Allie Volpe

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Is the US running out of Social Security?

Mar 14, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Kimberly Mas

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Is the US running out of Social Security?

Mar 14, 2024 | vox.com | Kimberly Mas

There’s no denying that Americans rely heavily on Social Security benefits. Estimates from the Social Security Administration found that 97 percent of adults over the age of 60 are either collecting or will start collecting Social Security. As of February 2023, about one in every five residents in the US collected benefits from these funds. For such a widely used program, it’s a bit surprising that people in the US know so little about how it works.
UV light kills viruses. Why isn’t it everywhere?

Feb 15, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Kimberly Mas

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UV light kills viruses like Covid. Why isn’t it everywhere?

Feb 15, 2024 | vox.com | Kimberly Mas

When you think of disinfecting a space, what comes to mind? Wipes? Gels? Sprays? Maybe air purifiers or effective HVAC systems? All of these are great defenses against viruses and bacteria, but one thing has been missing from the toolkit despite our knowing about it for over a century: light. Ultraviolet light is an incredibly powerful disinfectant. Study after study has proven that it can obliterate viruses and bacteria, and yet it’s not often thought about as a defense against germs.
Bats have a unique superpower. Climate change is turning it into a liability.

Jan 29, 2024 | msn.com | Benji Jones |Kimberly Mas

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Bats have a unique superpower. Climate change is turning it into a liability.

Jan 29, 2024 | vox.com | Benji Jones |Kimberly Mas

Not all bats are unbelievably, overwhelmingly adorable, like the one below. Many of them have wrinkly faces and large ears that help them “see” in the dark, using echolocation. But all bats are, without a doubt, exceptional creatures. Not only do bats pollinate our crops, prey on pests like mosquitos, and spread seeds that help damaged ecosystems recover, but they also possess a superpower that’s unique among mammals: flight. Indeed, bats are the only mammals on the planet that can fly.