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Philadelphians who live near industrial land and major roads – those who live in the Port Richmond and Bridesburg neighborhoods along I-95, or the Delaware River port-industrial corridor, for example – face worse air pollution and are more likely to have asthm…
When the Sundance Film Festival begins in Boulder, Colorado, on Jan. 21, 2027 , tens of thousands of filmmakers and moviegoers will descend on the city.
The Conversation / 5 min read
A lot has changed since college athletes began earning compensation in 2021.
The Conversation / 5 min read
The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz , wider tensions in the Red Sea and the oil price spikes these circumstances occassion have made one thing abundantly clear: Gulf countries and global markets are dependent on vulnerable maritime routes.
The Conversation / 5 min read
The global energy crisis triggered by two wars is set to worsen, as Ukraine pummels Russia’s refining industry and Iranian attacks continue on Middle Eastern oil production and refining.
The Conversation / 5 min read
The start of the school year brings a familiar list of responsibilities for parents: buying school supplies, keeping track of forms, coordinating transportation and responding to a steady stream of emails from teachers and administrators.
The Conversation / 5 min read
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