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The Xylom Joins Media Outlets Condemning the Arrests of Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort
As a media outlet that regularly reports on newsworthy events, The Xylom vigorously condemns the recent arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort.
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STATEMENT: The Xylom joins a coalition of media outlets that regularly report on newsworthy events, led by @thecity.nyc and @freedom.press, to vigorously condemn the recent arrests of journalists @donlemonofficial.bsky.social and Georgia Fort.
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UPDATE: you can help cover rent, legal guidance, relocation to a new or safer country, storage for belongings left behind, and other urgent transition needs for former Washington Post international employees — correspondents, editors, researchers, translators, office staff, and drivers — below.
We have launched a new fundraiser to support The Washington Post's courageous international employees and local staff who were laid off, who are not eligible for Guild protections, and who face additional logistical challenges and security risks.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:46 AM
UPDATE: you can help cover rent, legal guidance, relocation to a new or safer country, storage for belongings left behind, and other urgent transition needs for former Washington Post international employees — correspondents, editors, researchers, translators, office staff, and drivers — below.
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ICYMI: In 2024, @angelymercado.bsky.social wrote a review for us on Bad Bunny's “Una Velita”, a song which discusses this exact topic:
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February 9, 2026 at 4:16 AM
ICYMI: In 2024, @angelymercado.bsky.social wrote a review for us on Bad Bunny's “Una Velita”, a song which discusses this exact topic:
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Canada has a repository of rare plants that helps immigration authorities track biopiracy traffickers.
Scanning the database helps authorities determine whether a plant species is on the Red List and enables further investigation.
Would Canada's model be worthy of study for South Africa?
Scanning the database helps authorities determine whether a plant species is on the Red List and enables further investigation.
Would Canada's model be worthy of study for South Africa?
Cigarettes for Rare Flowers: South Africa Becomes a Biopiracy Hotspot
Exploiting the rampant poverty and unemployment in South Africa, international traffickers lure local youth into stealing rare plants for sale in Asian and Arab countries. Though laws have been…
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February 9, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Canada has a repository of rare plants that helps immigration authorities track biopiracy traffickers.
Scanning the database helps authorities determine whether a plant species is on the Red List and enables further investigation.
Would Canada's model be worthy of study for South Africa?
Scanning the database helps authorities determine whether a plant species is on the Red List and enables further investigation.
Would Canada's model be worthy of study for South Africa?
ICYMI: In 2024, @angelymercado.bsky.social wrote a review for us on Bad Bunny's “Una Velita”, a song which discusses this exact topic:
www.thexylom.com/post/perspec...
www.thexylom.com/post/perspec...
February 9, 2026 at 4:16 AM
ICYMI: In 2024, @angelymercado.bsky.social wrote a review for us on Bad Bunny's “Una Velita”, a song which discusses this exact topic:
www.thexylom.com/post/perspec...
www.thexylom.com/post/perspec...
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Psychosis affects 3% of people in the U.S.; yet a study shows that 20% of affected individuals and their families who were surveyed say they felt like no one helped them. Asian American families are the least likely among all racial groups to use or fully benefit from mental health services.
America’s Failure To Treat Psychosis Has Turned Patients Into ‘The Lepers of Society’
Psychosis affects 3% of Americans. For those living with the condition, holistic care can offer stability across daily life. But finding such support often feels like navigating a maze.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Psychosis affects 3% of people in the U.S.; yet a study shows that 20% of affected individuals and their families who were surveyed say they felt like no one helped them. Asian American families are the least likely among all racial groups to use or fully benefit from mental health services.
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2/2 In 2024, the Indian government proposed sterilising leopards to control their population—an initiative that was seen as bizarre even by communities affected by human–leopard conflict. What, then, are the sustainable and fair solutions to addressing such conflicts? (Published Nov. 2024)
India Proposes Sterilizing Leopards to Curb Human-Wildlife Conflicts
Human-leopard conflict in Junnar, India has increased over the past few decades due to the loss of forested habitats in neighboring regions.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:08 PM
2/2 In 2024, the Indian government proposed sterilising leopards to control their population—an initiative that was seen as bizarre even by communities affected by human–leopard conflict. What, then, are the sustainable and fair solutions to addressing such conflicts? (Published Nov. 2024)
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It's depressing to see it but it's also a time for new voices and new models to emerge bsky.app/profile/thex...
It's never good news when the people who do the news become the news.
As Jeff Bezos takes a sledgehammer to The Washington Post, we need your support to carry on our coverage of how Trump & friends are making our world sicker, poorer, and dirtier.
Read this urgent appeal from our Managing Editor:
As Jeff Bezos takes a sledgehammer to The Washington Post, we need your support to carry on our coverage of how Trump & friends are making our world sicker, poorer, and dirtier.
Read this urgent appeal from our Managing Editor:
Jeff Bezos Just Took a Sledgehammer to The Washington Post
As legacy media retreats from hard-hitting journalism, we need your help to keep covering global health and environmental disparities
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February 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
It's depressing to see it but it's also a time for new voices and new models to emerge bsky.app/profile/thex...
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"If America’s systems for psychosis care were to adopt coordinated speciality care, up to 800,000 more suffering individuals could be supported, saving the federal government up to $140 billion."
Psychosis affects 3% of people in the U.S.; yet a study shows that 20% of affected individuals and their families who were surveyed say they felt like no one helped them. Asian American families are the least likely among all racial groups to use or fully benefit from mental health services.
America’s Failure To Treat Psychosis Has Turned Patients Into ‘The Lepers of Society’
Psychosis affects 3% of Americans. For those living with the condition, holistic care can offer stability across daily life. But finding such support often feels like navigating a maze.
www.thexylom.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:26 PM
"If America’s systems for psychosis care were to adopt coordinated speciality care, up to 800,000 more suffering individuals could be supported, saving the federal government up to $140 billion."
1/ 2 Thailand was recently in the news for administering a contraceptive vaccine to wild elephants to control their population. This is not the first time such measures have been proposed as a way to mitigate human–wildlife conflict.
India Proposes Sterilizing Leopards to Curb Human-Wildlife Conflicts
Human-leopard conflict in Junnar, India has increased over the past few decades due to the loss of forested habitats in neighboring regions.
www.thexylom.com
February 7, 2026 at 4:08 PM
1/ 2 Thailand was recently in the news for administering a contraceptive vaccine to wild elephants to control their population. This is not the first time such measures have been proposed as a way to mitigate human–wildlife conflict.
Psychosis affects 3% of people in the U.S.; yet a study shows that 20% of affected individuals and their families who were surveyed say they felt like no one helped them. Asian American families are the least likely among all racial groups to use or fully benefit from mental health services.
America’s Failure To Treat Psychosis Has Turned Patients Into ‘The Lepers of Society’
Psychosis affects 3% of Americans. For those living with the condition, holistic care can offer stability across daily life. But finding such support often feels like navigating a maze.
www.thexylom.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Psychosis affects 3% of people in the U.S.; yet a study shows that 20% of affected individuals and their families who were surveyed say they felt like no one helped them. Asian American families are the least likely among all racial groups to use or fully benefit from mental health services.
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This week, @unesco.org issued a statement condemning state-sponsored internet shutdowns.
In November, we reported on how a two-day Internet and mobile shutdown imposed by the Taliban caused devastating impacts on farmers across Afghanistan:
www.thexylom.com/post/afghani...
In November, we reported on how a two-day Internet and mobile shutdown imposed by the Taliban caused devastating impacts on farmers across Afghanistan:
www.thexylom.com/post/afghani...
The Taliban's Internet Blackouts Are Devastating Afghan Farmers
When the Afghan government shut down all communication channels for two days due to political reasons, farmers were unable to contact buyers and transporters, resulting in significant losses.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:32 AM
This week, @unesco.org issued a statement condemning state-sponsored internet shutdowns.
In November, we reported on how a two-day Internet and mobile shutdown imposed by the Taliban caused devastating impacts on farmers across Afghanistan:
www.thexylom.com/post/afghani...
In November, we reported on how a two-day Internet and mobile shutdown imposed by the Taliban caused devastating impacts on farmers across Afghanistan:
www.thexylom.com/post/afghani...
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Since the 1970s, The Gambia lost 11,000 hectares of mangrove forests.
In a plantation drive, women planted over 700,000 mangrove propagules & monitored the growth of the seedlings throughout the year.
How did it help in creating an alternative livelihood for the locals?
(Published Dec. 2024)
In a plantation drive, women planted over 700,000 mangrove propagules & monitored the growth of the seedlings throughout the year.
How did it help in creating an alternative livelihood for the locals?
(Published Dec. 2024)
Women are the Backbone of The Gambia’s Mangrove Gambit
“I feel happy whenever I see my fellow women because the work is done towards the development of the community so I feel glad.”
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February 5, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Since the 1970s, The Gambia lost 11,000 hectares of mangrove forests.
In a plantation drive, women planted over 700,000 mangrove propagules & monitored the growth of the seedlings throughout the year.
How did it help in creating an alternative livelihood for the locals?
(Published Dec. 2024)
In a plantation drive, women planted over 700,000 mangrove propagules & monitored the growth of the seedlings throughout the year.
How did it help in creating an alternative livelihood for the locals?
(Published Dec. 2024)
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The Xylom does such good work.
Every month, we have a goal of gaining 15 new members, which covers the costs of commissioning five new stories!
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February 5, 2026 at 1:26 AM
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It's never good news when the people who do the news become the news.
As Jeff Bezos takes a sledgehammer to The Washington Post, we need your support to carry on our coverage of how Trump & friends are making our world sicker, poorer, and dirtier.
Read this urgent appeal from our Managing Editor:
As Jeff Bezos takes a sledgehammer to The Washington Post, we need your support to carry on our coverage of how Trump & friends are making our world sicker, poorer, and dirtier.
Read this urgent appeal from our Managing Editor:
Jeff Bezos Just Took a Sledgehammer to The Washington Post
As legacy media retreats from hard-hitting journalism, we need your help to keep covering global health and environmental disparities
buttondown.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:23 PM
It's never good news when the people who do the news become the news.
As Jeff Bezos takes a sledgehammer to The Washington Post, we need your support to carry on our coverage of how Trump & friends are making our world sicker, poorer, and dirtier.
Read this urgent appeal from our Managing Editor:
As Jeff Bezos takes a sledgehammer to The Washington Post, we need your support to carry on our coverage of how Trump & friends are making our world sicker, poorer, and dirtier.
Read this urgent appeal from our Managing Editor:
It's never good news when the people who do the news become the news.
As Jeff Bezos takes a sledgehammer to The Washington Post, we need your support to carry on our coverage of how Trump & friends are making our world sicker, poorer, and dirtier.
Read this urgent appeal from our Managing Editor:
As Jeff Bezos takes a sledgehammer to The Washington Post, we need your support to carry on our coverage of how Trump & friends are making our world sicker, poorer, and dirtier.
Read this urgent appeal from our Managing Editor:
Jeff Bezos Just Took a Sledgehammer to The Washington Post
As legacy media retreats from hard-hitting journalism, we need your help to keep covering global health and environmental disparities
buttondown.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:23 PM
It's never good news when the people who do the news become the news.
As Jeff Bezos takes a sledgehammer to The Washington Post, we need your support to carry on our coverage of how Trump & friends are making our world sicker, poorer, and dirtier.
Read this urgent appeal from our Managing Editor:
As Jeff Bezos takes a sledgehammer to The Washington Post, we need your support to carry on our coverage of how Trump & friends are making our world sicker, poorer, and dirtier.
Read this urgent appeal from our Managing Editor:
Since the 1970s, The Gambia lost 11,000 hectares of mangrove forests.
In a plantation drive, women planted over 700,000 mangrove propagules & monitored the growth of the seedlings throughout the year.
How did it help in creating an alternative livelihood for the locals?
(Published Dec. 2024)
In a plantation drive, women planted over 700,000 mangrove propagules & monitored the growth of the seedlings throughout the year.
How did it help in creating an alternative livelihood for the locals?
(Published Dec. 2024)
Women are the Backbone of The Gambia’s Mangrove Gambit
“I feel happy whenever I see my fellow women because the work is done towards the development of the community so I feel glad.”
www.thexylom.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Since the 1970s, The Gambia lost 11,000 hectares of mangrove forests.
In a plantation drive, women planted over 700,000 mangrove propagules & monitored the growth of the seedlings throughout the year.
How did it help in creating an alternative livelihood for the locals?
(Published Dec. 2024)
In a plantation drive, women planted over 700,000 mangrove propagules & monitored the growth of the seedlings throughout the year.
How did it help in creating an alternative livelihood for the locals?
(Published Dec. 2024)
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This is a smart list.
Today is a good day to follow and support news outlets that avoid generative AI slop:
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Behold: the first-ever list of news outlets that have banned generative AI in their reporting. As of today, this is literally information that you cannot find on Google.
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
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My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
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February 4, 2026 at 10:50 PM
This is a smart list.
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I founded @thexylom.com to cover *global* environmental and health disparities.
As regime-aligned media turn more insular, we are committed to documenting how the world is sicker, poorer, and dirtier everywhere from South Texas to South Sudan, from Nepal to Ukraine.
Please support my colleagues:
As regime-aligned media turn more insular, we are committed to documenting how the world is sicker, poorer, and dirtier everywhere from South Texas to South Sudan, from Nepal to Ukraine.
Please support my colleagues:
Every month, we have a goal of gaining 15 new members, which covers the costs of commissioning five new stories!
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February 4, 2026 at 6:42 PM
I founded @thexylom.com to cover *global* environmental and health disparities.
As regime-aligned media turn more insular, we are committed to documenting how the world is sicker, poorer, and dirtier everywhere from South Texas to South Sudan, from Nepal to Ukraine.
Please support my colleagues:
As regime-aligned media turn more insular, we are committed to documenting how the world is sicker, poorer, and dirtier everywhere from South Texas to South Sudan, from Nepal to Ukraine.
Please support my colleagues:
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After COVID-19, South Africa eased its visa policies.
Vetted tour operators in India and China can now submit applications online, doing away with manual, paper-based processes.
However, this has also made it easier for biopiracy traffickers to smuggle the country’s rare plant species.
Vetted tour operators in India and China can now submit applications online, doing away with manual, paper-based processes.
However, this has also made it easier for biopiracy traffickers to smuggle the country’s rare plant species.
Cigarettes for Rare Flowers: South Africa Becomes a Biopiracy Hotspot
Exploiting the rampant poverty and unemployment in South Africa, international traffickers lure local youth into stealing rare plants for sale in Asian and Arab countries. Though laws have been…
www.thexylom.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:02 PM
After COVID-19, South Africa eased its visa policies.
Vetted tour operators in India and China can now submit applications online, doing away with manual, paper-based processes.
However, this has also made it easier for biopiracy traffickers to smuggle the country’s rare plant species.
Vetted tour operators in India and China can now submit applications online, doing away with manual, paper-based processes.
However, this has also made it easier for biopiracy traffickers to smuggle the country’s rare plant species.
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Why do I care about Ukraine correspondents who were left hanging out to dry? Because I sent one out to Kyiv and Lviv *twice* last year.
These international desk cuts create an irreversible domino effect that endangers journalists and fixers on the ground:
www.thexylom.com/post/ukraine...
These international desk cuts create an irreversible domino effect that endangers journalists and fixers on the ground:
www.thexylom.com/post/ukraine...
Exclusive: Inside A Ukrainian Burn Unit
Ukraine is by far the country most hard hit by cuts to USAID. With the end of the Russian invasion nowhere in sight, doctors have to make use of the dwindling resources at their disposal to save as ma...
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February 4, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Why do I care about Ukraine correspondents who were left hanging out to dry? Because I sent one out to Kyiv and Lviv *twice* last year.
These international desk cuts create an irreversible domino effect that endangers journalists and fixers on the ground:
www.thexylom.com/post/ukraine...
These international desk cuts create an irreversible domino effect that endangers journalists and fixers on the ground:
www.thexylom.com/post/ukraine...
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February 4, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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Support the only Asian American-run news outlet covering health, climate, and the environment, starting at $2/month:
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February 4, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Every month, we have a goal of gaining 15 new members, which covers the costs of commissioning five new stories!
Support the only Asian American-run news outlet covering health, climate, and the environment, starting at $2/month:
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#3 Yet while the Georgia Coastal Management Program has promoted measures like dune enhancement, its focus has largely been on Tybee Island, a popular beach destination. Sapelo Island’s wetlands remain absent from these efforts.
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Perspective: Saving Sapelo Island's Legacy from Sinking
But it is necessary to put research into context to understand how past events are shaping the island’s future – land, life, and people.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:40 PM
#3 Yet while the Georgia Coastal Management Program has promoted measures like dune enhancement, its focus has largely been on Tybee Island, a popular beach destination. Sapelo Island’s wetlands remain absent from these efforts.
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SEJ conferences connect environmental journalists across beats, backgrounds and newsrooms, strengthening reporting through shared learning.
@alexip718.com of @thexylom.com shares why working alongside journalists from different backgrounds builds cultural competency & leads to better storytelling.
@alexip718.com of @thexylom.com shares why working alongside journalists from different backgrounds builds cultural competency & leads to better storytelling.
February 3, 2026 at 10:15 PM
SEJ conferences connect environmental journalists across beats, backgrounds and newsrooms, strengthening reporting through shared learning.
@alexip718.com of @thexylom.com shares why working alongside journalists from different backgrounds builds cultural competency & leads to better storytelling.
@alexip718.com of @thexylom.com shares why working alongside journalists from different backgrounds builds cultural competency & leads to better storytelling.
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STATEMENT: The Xylom joins a coalition of media outlets that regularly report on newsworthy events, led by @thecity.nyc and @freedom.press, to vigorously condemn the recent arrests of journalists @donlemonofficial.bsky.social and Georgia Fort.
www.thexylom.com/post/the-xyl...
www.thexylom.com/post/the-xyl...
The Xylom Joins Media Outlets Condemning the Arrests of Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort
As a media outlet that regularly reports on newsworthy events, The Xylom vigorously condemns the recent arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort.
www.thexylom.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:38 PM
STATEMENT: The Xylom joins a coalition of media outlets that regularly report on newsworthy events, led by @thecity.nyc and @freedom.press, to vigorously condemn the recent arrests of journalists @donlemonofficial.bsky.social and Georgia Fort.
www.thexylom.com/post/the-xyl...
www.thexylom.com/post/the-xyl...