Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • Moments Moments Moments, current page.

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
nytimes's profile
The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times
Verified account
@nytimes

Tweets

The New York TimesVerified account

@nytimes

Where the conversation begins. Follow for breaking news, special reports, RTs of our journalists and more. Visit http://nyti.ms/2FVHq9v  to share news tips.

New York City
nytimes.com
Joined March 2007

Tweets

  • © 2018 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    The New York Times‏Verified account @nytimes Mar 23

    Floating between California and Hawaii, the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" is up to 16 times bigger than previously thought and growing "exponentially," a new study sayshttp://nyti.ms/2G7i6du 

    2:33 AM - 23 Mar 2018
    • 404 Retweets
    • 332 Likes
    • Teodora Way Darren Barnard Chrystal Tagmann Dawn Hunter ❄️🤙🌎🤯😻👊🐘🌵🌈🌊☕️⚾️🎰🏎💨 Mukul Sherekar ZeitVox Colm McCabe Promotions & Events Azharul Islam Hubert
    44 replies 404 retweets 332 likes
      1. Reg Glass‏ @RegGlass1 Mar 23
        Replying to @nytimes

        How destructive is this to our marine life and ultimately our planet, surely there must be political will somewhere to deal with this!

        0 replies 2 retweets 5 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Gail Cavalli‏ @roxwhisper Mar 23
        Replying to @nytimes

        pic.twitter.com/RpqGpPYLzk

        0 replies 1 retweet 3 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Wonder Woman‏ @WonderW92195311 Mar 23
        Replying to @nytimes

        And this is how we are ruining the environment.

        0 replies 0 retweets 5 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. Ronald Ciccone‏ @ronald_ciccone Mar 23
        Replying to @tbrady960 @nytimes and

        Absolutely

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      3. Tweet unavailable
      4. Ronald Ciccone‏ @ronald_ciccone Mar 23
        Replying to @tbrady960 @Carlos_Dangler and

        That’s all you can say

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      5. End of conversation
      1. New conversation
      2. MLavoie‏ @MichelleLavoie Mar 23
        Replying to @nytimes @JumpingTraci

        Can we put college students to this problem to find solutions?

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      3. Traci‏ @JumpingTraci Mar 23
        Replying to @MichelleLavoie @nytimes

        Excellent point and why not? It seems like we should have better solutions for this already.

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      4. Errores Ortográficos‏ @cien_bolas Mar 23
        Replying to @JumpingTraci @MichelleLavoie @nytimes

        People ARE looking for solutions. It’s just way more difficult than you think.

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      5. Traci‏ @JumpingTraci Mar 23
        Replying to @cien_bolas @MichelleLavoie @nytimes

        I'm not saying it's easier but by enlisting the help of folks who don't focus on this full time, it can expand possibilities!

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      6. End of conversation
      1. Melsinspace  🍩‏ @melsinspace Mar 23
        Replying to @nytimes

        Oh we are fucked

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. AwkwardlyMotivated‏ @ShitheadJohnson Mar 23
        Replying to @nytimes

        This should not be a surprise to anyone. Environmentalists warnings have been going out on this for DECADES. Don't anyone dare act surprised

        1 reply 1 retweet 2 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. New conversation
      2. America Has No POTUS‏ @ImpeachPuppet45 Mar 23
        Replying to @Tmeier123 @nytimes

        Whoa, that’s not a fair statement. Whenever we’re out boating, we do MOB drills and grab garbage with our boat hook and dispose of it properly on land! #NotAllBoatOwners

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      3. Mary Felicetti‏ @Maryfelicetti1 Mar 23
        Replying to @ImpeachPuppet45 @Tmeier123 @nytimes

        Thank you for that.

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      4. End of conversation
      1. New conversation
      2. Ken Black‏ @coffer52 Mar 23
        Replying to @nytimes

        If we know where it is why doesn't the UN fund a waste recovery programme, the technology is available, stop talking and do something!

        1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
      3. 1 more reply

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2018 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Center
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info