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Helium's been rising — in price — and it's bringing businesses down

by Matt Levin
Jan 19, 2023
High helium prices, driven by shortages, played a role in Party City's bankruptcy. Here's what it means for businesses that rely on balloons.
Party City recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with the high cost of helium partly to blame.
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With helium in short supply, scientists are worried

by Savannah Peters
May 26, 2022
Disruptions at helium processing plants have left a number of industries competing for a limited supply: healthcare, tech and manufacturing to name a few.
Even the U.S. weather service is cutting down on weather balloon use to preserve helium.
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