Health & Science
Biden’s virus plan: 100 million shots just the start
Biden spoke a day after unveiling a $1.9 trillion “American Rescue Plan” to confront the virus and provide temporary support for a shaky economy.
3 years ago
Philadelphia aims to be carbon neutral by 2050
Hopeful the incoming Biden administration will help it address climate change, the city now has a goal of achieving carbon-neutral emissions by 2050.
3 years ago
Doctors say new guidelines for ‘Bupe’ will help Philly fight opioid crisis — and save lives
The change comes as national overdose tolls rise to historic highs. Buprenorphine, or “bupe” can reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms without a high.
3 years ago
More contagious COVID strain detected in Philly-Bucks County resident
The highly transmissible B.1.1.7 variant of the SARS-Cov-2 virus was found in a woman in her 50s. She is now recovering.
3 years ago
N.J. opens 3rd COVID vaccination mega-site; Edison center aims to vax 2,000 people daily
The Garden State expects to ultimately open six vaccination mega-sites, along with pharmacies and other smaller locations currently administering doses.
3 years ago
More than 200 solar projects planned for Pennsylvania were added to the regional electric grid’s New Services Queue in 2020.
3 years ago
Why billions in food aid hasn’t gotten to needy families
The federal government has yet to approve plans in most states for giving out money that was authorized in October.
3 years ago
The Miracle and Menace of Plastic
Air Date: January 15, 2021
Listen 49:24Color and convenience wooed Americans, and we fell in love with plastic
Sensory treats were possible, things like bright kitchenware and fun toys. We got hooked.
3 years ago
Listen 8:16Why scientists say ‘plastivores’ could be the solution to plastic pollution
Worldwide, researchers are hunting for a kind of `secret sauce’ — a souped-up enzyme capable of breaking down some of the most resilient plastics.
3 years ago
Listen 12:03Why NJ’s decision to vaccinate smokers has some people angry
New federal guidelines list smoking as a condition that does increase the risk for COVID-19. Some with asthma are upset. So are some nonsmokers.
3 years ago
Biden unveiling $1.9T plan to stem virus and steady economy
It includes $1,400 checks for most Americans, which on top of $600 provided in the most recent COVID-19 bill would bring the total to the $2,000 that Biden has called for.
3 years ago
Philadelphia area dashboard: How are local hospitals managing COVID-19 ICU patients?
Updated weekly, our data dashboard tracks COVID cases and hospital capacity in Philadelphia and nearby counties in Pa., Del., and N.J.
3 years ago
US continues to lag in COVID-19 workplace safety, former OSHA official says
Ten months into the pandemic, the Trump administration is neglecting safety at meatpacking plants and other workplaces, a former top federal official says.
3 years ago
U.K. variant could drive a new surge in the U.S., experts warn
It appears to be 50% more infectious, and researchers predict the new coronavirus variant could start to dominate in the U.S. by March. The time to prepare is now, they say.
3 years ago
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