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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• ·A local café offered free Wi Fi to customers who spend a minimum amount
• ·A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 500 bags of trash from local streets
• ·A famous director announced plans to film a documentary about endangered wildlife in the Arctic
• ·A pet store started offering pet training classes for dogs and cats
• ·A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to over 100 degrees for five consecutive days
• ·Radio station launches podcast series about local history and folklore
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans
• ·A charity organized a food drive to collect donations for homeless shelters
• ·A bakery introduced low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customers
• ·Researchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·The school district announced a new program to support students with special needs
• ·Toy store hosts DIY craft day where kids make their own stuffed animals
• ·The World Bank approved a $800 million loan to improve water supply systems in a poor country
• ·A photographer won a contest for their photo of a rare bird spotted in a local nature reserve
• ·A pharmaceutical company received approval to market a new drug for treating type 2 diabetes