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Urbanization is rapidly transforming cities worldwide. By 2050, it is projected that 90% of the U.S. population will reside in urban areas, signifying a monumental shift towards city living. This ...

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This episode is from WHRO’s Spotlight Earth series. Watch this video to explore urban living. This Spotlight Earth episode highlights the benefits of living in an urban community, focusing on the ...

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In Taoyuan’s traffic control center, dozens of monitors display green lights cascading through city streets. When an ambulance races toward a hospital, artificial intelligence clears its path in ...

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