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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• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in 15 minutes
• ·Newspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garage
• ·Engineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently
• ·A fashion designer created a new clothing line that uses only organic cotton and natural dyes
• ·A team of scientists published a study on climate change and sea levels
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in an international tournament
• ·Electronics store offers back to school discounts on laptops and tablets
• ·A city updated its public transit schedule to reduce wait times during peak hours
• ·The public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who carpool to stations
• ·The national volleyball team qualified for the Olympic Games
• ·A study showed that spending time gardening can lower stress hormones and improve mood
• ·The railway service added more trains during rush hour to reduce overcrowding
• ·Theater group puts on free performances of children’s plays in community parks
• ·A large hotel chain opened a new resort in a coastal town
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life