Allyson Chiu

Washington, D.C.

Reporter covering climate solutions

Education: Northwestern University, Bachelor of Science in Journalism

Allyson Chiu is a reporter focusing on climate solutions for The Washington Post. She previously covered wellness and worked overnight on The Post's Morning Mix team. She has also contributed to the South China Morning Post and the Pacific Daily News. Allyson graduated from Northwestern University in 2018 where she studied journalism and integrated marketing communications.
Latest from Allyson Chiu

Don’t crank down your thermostat when it’s hot out. Do this instead.

Setting your thermostat too low will only strain your air conditioner, which already has to work harder on hot days, and increase how much energy you’re using.

July 10, 2023

Scientists found a solution to recycle solar panels in your kitchen

Researchers in Australia say they've come up with a way to use microwave technology to make it easier to take solar panels apart and recover the materials.

July 5, 2023

Living near green spaces could add 2.5 years to your life, new research finds

A new study suggests long-term exposure to more greenery can slow down aging.

June 28, 2023

You don’t have to run your air conditioner 24 hours a day. Here’s what to do.

Adjusting your thermostat a couple of degrees warmer than what you normally keep it at could produce small savings that add up over time, one expert says.

June 26, 2023

How sensors could help catch wildfires before they spread

Reliably detecting wildfires early will probably require a combination of different technologies working together, experts say.

June 15, 2023

What’s actually in all that smoke you’re breathing

The exact ingredients vary, but all wildfire smoke clouds are hazardous to people and the environment.

June 8, 2023

The race to map the world’s seagrass — before it disappears

Seagrasses are one of the world’s most productive underwater ecosystems, but they've long been overlooked.

June 8, 2023

How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

As smoke from Canadian wildfires drifts into the United States, here’s how to protect yourself from potentially dangerous levels of air pollution.

June 7, 2023

Why glass, paper and other options aren’t the simple alternative to plastic that they seem to be

Replacing plastic — a ubiquitous material that’s inexpensive, robust and versatile — hasn't been easy.

June 7, 2023

El Niño is coming. What that means for your morning coffee.

The weather changes triggered by a global El Niño event can be detrimental to the crops that supply the world’s coffee.

May 29, 2023