A city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next year

Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate solutionsResearch indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic petsPark rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principlesNewspaper covers story of local farmer who grows organic produce

Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s ringsCross country team sets new school record at state meet

Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary

Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customersA professional tennis player won a major tournament for the third time in their career

Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current modelsThe police department launched a new initiative to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods

A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive languageAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

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• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs
• ·A fashion brand started a recycling program where customers can return old clothes to be repurposed
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for the third consecutive year
• ·Swimming team wins national championship for third year in a row
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 19 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages in Asia
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a stone altar in a jungle region dating back 3000 years
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for math and science programs in schools
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock
• ·A major airline announced plans to replace its older planes with more fuel-efficient models
• ·A study found that spending time with pets reduces stress and improves overall mental well-being
• ·The WHO released new recommendations for healthy eating to prevent chronic diseases
• ·The community center hosted a job fair for people with disabilities
• ·A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersections
• ·A tech startup launched a portable device that monitors air quality in real time