Ediz Tiyansan

Ediz Tiyansan

Ediz Tiyansan is a reporter based in Los Angeles.

He has previously lived in the Middle East for 9 years, covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Arab Spring, and the civil wars in Libya and Syria.

Since 2017, he’s been based in the United States, covering the White House, immigration, environment, and trade, while frequently traveling to cover stories in Latin America.

He speaks fluent Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, and varying levels of German, Hebrew, and Chinese. Aside from languages and story-telling, he also has a passion for exploring food and music in different corners of the world.

STORIES BY EDIZ TIYANSAN

October 31, 2024

UN calls for more ambitious action plans to lower carbon emissions

  The United Nations Environment Program has announced its annual Emissions Gap report. It concludes if governments around the world do not set more ambitious targets for lowering carbon emissions, the global temperature could increase more than three degrees Celsius. That’s significantly higher than the […] Read More...
A review of Biden’s climate action
October 28, 2024

A review of Biden’s climate action

The U.S. government’s position on climate change could see a dramatic shift based on who wins the upcoming presidential election. After taking office, President Joe Biden not only re-joined the Paris Climate Agreement but also made significant changes in the U.S. commitment to fight global […] Read More...
World Food Day highlights rising global hunger
October 16, 2024

World Food Day highlights rising global hunger

October 16 marks World Food Day. Since its start in 1945, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has aimed to raise awareness about global hunger and food security. There’s been some progress in recent decades but over the last few years, there’s been an […] Read More...
U.S. colleges tighten protest rules, raising free speech concerns
October 15, 2024

U.S. colleges tighten protest rules, raising free speech concerns

Following a year marked by pro-Palestinian student protests on campuses across the United States, many institutions have adopted new rules around protest and speech. Some have placed limits on the time or location protests are permitted, while others require pre-approval for any demonstration. Administrators say […] Read More...
October 13, 2024

How the affirmative action ban affects U.S. college admissions

  Millions of college students starting the new academic year in the United States may be noticing slight changes on their campuses. With the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last year banning affirmative action — which for years provided preferential treatment to disadvantaged students of color […] Read More...
October 6, 2024

Pop culture fans attend Los Angeles Comic Con

  Thousands are attending the Los Angeles Comic Con this weekend, a three-day convention that brings together creators, directors, and writers of some of the most popular U.S. comic books and animations. The event is also a major platform for artists and creators of all […] Read More...
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