The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent

Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housingResearchers published a study linking regular fruit consumption to better skin health

City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areasA best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activismFarmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets

The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spendingA new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the city

Doctors warned about increased cases of seasonal allergies due to earlier pollen seasons

An international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countriesScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

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• ·Weather service issues warning for heavy rain in coastal areas
• ·A university offered a new online course on renewable energy that enrolled 1,200 students worldwide
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency room to handle the growing number of patients
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs
• ·TV show wins best comedy award
• ·Local authorities reported a 15% drop in crime rates over the past six months citing improved community policing
• ·Researchers found that certain plants can purify the air in indoor spaces
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations
• ·The stock market experienced a minor drop after news of changes to international trade policies
• ·A study found time in nature reduces adult stress levels by up to 40%
• ·A hotel started offering free breakfast to guests which increased customer satisfaction scores
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking water
• ·Researchers developed a new type of vaccine that provides longer protection against a common virus
• ·The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coast
• ·A library introduced a new program that allows customers to borrow e-books and audiobooks for free
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible hurricane approaching the coastal areas