Lilian Manansala

Lilian Manansala is a Los Angeles-based video journalist, editor, and writer reporting on the intersections of politics, culture, sustainability, equality, and human rights. Her work as a choreographer and performer complements her skills as a visual storyteller and digital artist.

She is currently a Videographer & Editor on the News and Documentary team at Insider. She was also a member of the first cohort of the Vox Media Writer's Workshop in Summer 2021. Most recently, Lilian was one of 12 journalists chosen for the 2022 Data Institute sponsored by OpenNews, ProPublica, and the Ida B. Wells Society.  

Lilian received her Master's in Journalism at New York University.

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How To Make Bricks From Plastic Trash | World Wide Waste | Insider Business

A company shreds, melts, and molds a secret mixture of hard-to-recycle plastics to make solid bricks and beams. The building materials are cheaper and faster to assemble than most traditional ones. The system has helped increase waste collectors' income and address a shortage of school buildings in Ivory Coast.

For more information: https://conceptosplasticos.com/

MORE WORLD WIDE WASTE VIDEOS:
How Used Hotel Soap Gets Recycled Into Brand New Bars | World Wide Waste | Insider Business
https://youtu.be/6qJV34pcOaw
What Is "Cotton Candy" Plastic, And How Can It Help Keep Refugee Shelters Warm? | World Wide Waste
https://youtu.be/PlCwFNMqS4s
Meet 8 Young Founders Turning Trash Into Cash | World Wide Waste | Insider Business
https://youtu.be/_XTYv-AP4Jk

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How Bricks Made From Trash Help Build Schools In Ivory Coast | World Wide Waste | Insider Business
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How Fast-Growing Weeds Become Charcoal And Eco-Bricks | Insider Business

Locals in Senegal are turning an invasive weed called Typha into a source of energy. The weed has been destroying rice crops in rural Senegal for over 30 years, but it’s now become a source of economic opportunity.

MORE VIDEOS ON INSIDER BUSINESS:
How Bonsai Scissors Are Forged Using Sword-Making Techniques In Japan | Still Standing
https://youtu.be/KUK5AlinXEY
Why It Costs $1 Million Per Day To Run One Of The World’s Biggest Cruise Ships | Big Business
https://youtu.be/VYN7LR2gwso
This Reusable Gift Wrap Is Made From Plastic Trash | World Wide Waste | Insider Business
https://youtu.be/b49EkyzsBv0

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A mountain of garbage keeps catching on fire in Delhi — these people live next to it

• Ragpickers dangerously pick through trash in Indian landfills every day.
• The same Indian landfills have burst in flames due to heat waves.
• These fires can cause extreme damage to locals' lungs.

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An unprecedented year in climate change


• The world saw the devastating effects of the climate crisis in 2021.
• Weather-related disasters and extreme temperatures affected communities in every part of the globe.
• Unprecedented events are occurring with greater frequency, a "code red for humanity."

It was a year of unprecedented climate events, from record-breaking extreme temperatures to hurricanes, flooding, and tornadoes. Here's a look back at some of the climate news of 2021.
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10 questions about the Omicron variant — including its symptoms and spread — answered by an expert


• Dr. Leana Wen said the Omicron variant seems to be more contagious than Delta in South Africa.
• It has at least 50 mutations, which could make existing vaccines and therapies less effective.
• She urged people to get their booster shots and "stay flexible" about any holiday travel plans.

Dr. Leana Wen from George Washington University said the Omicron variant seems to be more contagious than the Delta variant in South Africa. It has at least 50 mutations, which could make existing vaccines
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