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Behind these top 2025 news photos picked by our staff lie deeper stories and a myriad of emotions — the quiet joy of a child about to eat a snack, the despair of South Texas residents fighting a losing battle against Big Oil, and the resilience of women adapting and switching livelihoods to survive:
Reflecting on Our Most Powerful Photos of 2025
This year, our journalists and photojournalists worked across 12 countries, four U.S. states, and two disputed regions, bringing readers a visual documentation of the issues we covered.
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Nearly four decades after the 1986 Chornobyl nuclear disaster, researchers have documented hundreds of plant and animal species here.

But since Russia’s temporary capture of Chornobyl in 2022, the area has been militarized and Ukrainian scientists working here are in a dilemma. (Published Aug 2025)
‘We Are Writing From The Basement’: How Two Ukrainian Radiobiologists Persist Amidst Conflict
Amidst the Russian invasion, Ukrainian scientists that have been researching in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone are forced to rethink their work and their purpose.
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January 2, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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December 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
In India's Srinagar, climate change is causing droughts, floods, and irregular rainfall.

Kashmiri women, who once relied on Dal lake’s resources are now facing challenges, such as lower pay.

They are now using crafts like sewing and embroidery to support their families. (Published Sep 2025)
Meet the Women Stitching a Resilient Future on Dal Lake
In Srinagar’s famous Dal Lake area, climate change is changing the lifestyles of subsistence farmers and fishers, causing women who rely on these resources to pick up needlework to generate income.
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January 3, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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January 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Why do globules of oil obstruct walkers along the shores of Harihareshwar Beach in western India?

Are these remnants on the beach the reason turtles, which once frequently came here to lay their eggs, no longer do so?

(Published Sep 2025)
No One Wants To Be the Fall Guy for Oil Spills off India’s Coast
Since 2024, six large oil spills have polluted India's western coast, affecting millions; yet, no one, including the government, wants to take responsibility for the cleanup.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Nearly four decades after the 1986 Chornobyl nuclear disaster, researchers have documented hundreds of plant and animal species here.

But since Russia’s temporary capture of Chornobyl in 2022, the area has been militarized and Ukrainian scientists working here are in a dilemma. (Published Aug 2025)
‘We Are Writing From The Basement’: How Two Ukrainian Radiobiologists Persist Amidst Conflict
Amidst the Russian invasion, Ukrainian scientists that have been researching in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone are forced to rethink their work and their purpose.
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January 2, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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We report from war-torn Sudan and Ukraine.

War is not just about politics; it pushes people into poverty, triggers food crises, and floods hospitals.

Add climate change on top of that, and you get a disaster nobody talks about enough. Check out our newsletter so you don’t miss these stories.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Although psychosis affects three out of every 100 people in the United States, a study found that 20 percent of affected individuals and their families felt they received no help.

The gap is even wider among minority communities.
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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January 2, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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Ukraine has been the country hardest hit by the Trump administration’s cuts to USAID programs.

Even in the country's most advanced burn units, resources are stretched thin amid a prolonged war and fragile geopolitics, forcing reliance on donors and non-profits. (Published Aug 2025)
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…
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December 31, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Air pollution can disrupt circadian rhythms by triggering sleep disorders, interfering with natural sleep cycles and reducing essential proteins the body needs.

Over time, this disruption may cause nerve damage and inflammation, affecting the ears.
(Published August 2025)
Air Pollution Is A Silent Thief of Hearing
While factors such as loud noise, aging, injuries, and chronic illnesses can cause hearing impairment, a growing number of studies have found an unusual connection between air pollution and hearing…
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December 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Stellar work from Zoe Beketova, Class of 2026:
[NEW] Psychosis affects 3% of Americans. For those living with it, holistic care can offer stability across daily life. But finding such support often feels like navigating a maze.

We examines how the U.S. continues to fail people living with psychosis.
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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January 1, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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December 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) weather forecasts help fishers decide when it is safe to go to sea and guide sustainable catch limits.

Under the Trump administration, mass layoffs have disrupted this system, wrote @pragathiravi.bsky.social. (Published August)
Months After Trump’s Firing Of Federal “Climate Proofers”, Millions Are Still At Risk
Budget cuts at federal agencies such as NOAA doesn't just impact employees, but puts the millions who rely on their essential services at risk.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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Our end-of-year fundraising campaign ends TONIGHT at midnight, and we would love your support!

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December 31, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Ukraine has been the country hardest hit by the Trump administration’s cuts to USAID programs.

Even in the country's most advanced burn units, resources are stretched thin amid a prolonged war and fragile geopolitics, forcing reliance on donors and non-profits. (Published Aug 2025)
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…
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December 31, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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🥳🥳🥳 I also gave to @thexylom.com because I believe in putting my money where my mouth is!

Every additional $$ helps rebuild The Xylom's rainy-day fund, which was completely depleted in 2025. It takes a village for independent, human-powered reporting to not just survive but thrive!
UPDATE: We have met our initial goal of $30,000 (including matching funds), thanks to 111 readers pitching in!

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December 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Our end-of-year fundraising campaign ends TONIGHT at midnight, and we would love your support!

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Since 2018, residents, schools & NGOs in Hong Kong have installed rooftop solar under a Feed-in Tariff incentive. Yet, the city’s solar output still lags behind most developed regions, clocking in at a quarter of Singapore's levels.

This story was supported by @earthjournalism.bsky.social.
Rooftop Solar Power Is Struggling to Take Off in Hong Kong. What Went Wrong?
At the halfway point of the Feed-in Tariff program, Hong Kong’s solar energy production still lags behind most developed countries or regions.
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December 30, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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December 31, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) weather forecasts help fishers decide when it is safe to go to sea and guide sustainable catch limits.

Under the Trump administration, mass layoffs have disrupted this system, wrote @pragathiravi.bsky.social. (Published August)
Months After Trump’s Firing Of Federal “Climate Proofers”, Millions Are Still At Risk
Budget cuts at federal agencies such as NOAA doesn't just impact employees, but puts the millions who rely on their essential services at risk.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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One of the more significant stories I did for @thexylom.com earlier this year:
A week after a deadly shooting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rattled the nation, Atlanta residents protested against the Trump administration’s research cuts and promotion of public health misinformation.

What are their demands? (Published Aug 2025)
Atlantans Sound Alarm Over Federal Cuts, Misinformation, Deadly CDC Shooting
A week after a deadly shooting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rattled the nation, Atlanta residents flooded the streets again Saturday morning to protest against the Trump…
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December 31, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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December 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A week after a deadly shooting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rattled the nation, Atlanta residents protested against the Trump administration’s research cuts and promotion of public health misinformation.

What are their demands? (Published Aug 2025)
Atlantans Sound Alarm Over Federal Cuts, Misinformation, Deadly CDC Shooting
A week after a deadly shooting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rattled the nation, Atlanta residents flooded the streets again Saturday morning to protest against the Trump…
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December 30, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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as someone who has tried to access mh care that can meaningfully assist me, the number of times i have heard "we can't provide that, you have no history of prior institutionalization to document your need" over things you'd think would be on offer to *prevent* it instead is laughably high, so yep
"Psychosis affects 3 out of every 100 people in the United States."

"Every single resource that I called to say, what can we do about this, how can you help? They said, you need to make him homeless."

"That is the way that he is going to get into the system."
#Connecticut #USA #Housing #Healthcare
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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December 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM