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@RubyMellen

Visual enterprise reporter on Foreign Desk of @washingtonpost

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A better way to fight wildfires could lie in the sky, reports @RubyMellen and @PostGraphics Dylan Moriarty -- and doesn't involve water washingtonpost.com/climate-soluti…


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As hundreds of wildfires burn across Canada, @RubyMellen writes, the country's landscape may never look the same washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/0…


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So proud of @RubyMellen and the whole Washington Post team for their critical work on Gaza this year. Please read this piece, and the whole package of work, which was just a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. washingtonpost.com/world/interact…

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Gaza’s uncounted dead

The true death toll in Gaza may be impossible to know until the war is over. These are the stories of those whose deaths have not yet been recorded.


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U.S. wildfires are getting worse in a place that might surprise you. (Hint: hurricanes have something to do with it.) @RubyMellen traveled there, and teamed up with @brady_dennis to capture what it's like as the blazes rage washingtonpost.com/climate-enviro…

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Here’s where Americans are increasingly at risk for wildfires

Storm debris, population growth and dry conditions are all contributing to a vicious fire season in the South.


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“In this environment of surveillance, Syrians improvised. They developed a code allowing them to discuss everything from everyday commerce to fears for their families, even veiled criticisms of the regime.“ @RubyMellen & @MohamdEch on speech under Assad wapo.st/3ZMZut3


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Images of a starving Palestinian boy went viral.The attention saved him. A painful, deeply human story by @RubyMellen and @joesnell03 — editing by the amazing @reemakkad washingtonpost.com/world/interact…


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When it comes to setting the thermostat for rentals, U.S. landlords have to make sure they stay warm enough in winter. But few places compel them to ensure they stay cool in summer. There's a fight on to change that. By @RubyMellen and @philipcheungphoto washingtonpost.com/climate-enviro…


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It is so hot out West right now that medical helicopters, which are critical to make emergency rescues there, can't fly under some circumstances. Read this sobering dispatch from @RubyMellen washingtonpost.com/climate-enviro…


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This incredible piece by @KaySohini and @RubyMellen also received an Award of Excellence in the Illustrated Reporting category 🏅✨ washingtonpost.com/world/interact…


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Please consider voting for this important project that I was a part of to be recognized in this year's Webby awards, alongside a great team @reemakkad @RubyMellen @StrekKasia @ZoeannMurphy @yutaochenn + the Ukrainian families who shared their stories vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting/#…

ccolemanmedia's tweet image. Please consider voting for this important project that I was a part of to be recognized in this year's Webby awards, alongside a great team @reemakkad @RubyMellen @StrekKasia @ZoeannMurphy @yutaochenn + the Ukrainian families who shared their stories vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting/#…

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What caused the Morocco earthquake and what made it so deadly, with graphics/maps by Samuel Granados and @juledurg , text by @RubyMellen washingtonpost.com/world/2023/09/…


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there's SO much news today but don't miss this gorgeous graphic explainer about how climate change is threatening one of the world's most populous — and important — regions by the power duo @KaySohini and @RubyMellen 💥 washingtonpost.com/world/interact…


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The annual revival of one of the strangest renders I have ever created professionally. Also a fascinating and perennially timely collaboration with the mighty @RubyMellen. Public service piece, so skip the paywall, jump in and break a sweat washingtonpost.com/world/interact…

wneff's tweet image. The annual revival of one of the strangest renders I have ever created professionally. Also a fascinating and perennially timely collaboration with the mighty @RubyMellen. Public service piece, so skip the paywall, jump in and break a sweat washingtonpost.com/world/interact…

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🧵This is not a drill! The paywall is down this week across @washingtonpost , which means you can read as many articles as you want! Just enter your email address when prompted. Here are some of the stories I worked on recently that you can read for free until June 29:


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