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Sep 25, 20249 min read

In Nigeria, Indigenous Communities Bear The Brunt Of Harmful Quarrying Practices

Rock quarrying companies in Nigeria conduct blasting operations close to residences, causing harm to the health of these communities.

Sep 16, 20245 min read

With Another Razor-Thin Election Looming, Georgia Provides Little Clarity on Voting in a Natural Disaster

As the climate crisis worsens extreme weather events, the rights of Georgia voters in disaster-prone regions become threatened.

Sep 11, 202410 min read

Perspective: Mount Kenya's Risky Adventure

As the mountain’s ecosystems weaken due to increased tourism, its future looks uncertain, especially with failing governmental stewardship.

Aug 5, 20243 min read

Rhysea Agrawal Named The Xylom's New Managing Editor

Agrawal will lead the newsroom while Editor-in-Chief Alex Ip goes on sabbatical, returns as Publisher and Editor in early October

Jul 29, 20248 min read

Who's Taking A Million Gallons of Water from Memphis A Day? Elon Musk.

“We continue to be left depleted, especially in already vulnerable communities,”

Jul 26, 202413 min read

This Barbie Is... A Dolled-Up Wax Cadaver?

Perhaps I spoke too soon when I said the Anatomical Venus filled me with pride. What if we haven’t come as far as I thought we had?

Jul 15, 20244 min read

Aquafarmers are Fighting A Losing Battle to Keep Algae from Ruining Their Shellfish

Harmful algal blooms are not only detrimental to human life but can also kill fish and other aquatic life that humans require for food.

Jun 7, 20245 min read

Perspective: For This Desire, I Choose The Sun

I chose Nchuanwu to mean ‘To chase the sun’. It is more romantic, and more true to me because everything on Earth happens under the sun.

May 1, 20243 min read

The Xylom Wins an Atlanta Press Club Award for Excellence

The Atlanta Press Club Awards of Excellence recognizes Atlanta-area journalists for the highest caliber work within a calendar year.

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