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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• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online
• ·A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars
• ·The stock market declined slightly due to inflation concerns
• ·The national economy grew by 3.6% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A study found that remote work has reduced traffic congestion in major cities by 28%
• ·A tech company announced plans to hire 200 new employees for its customer support team
• ·A charity organization built temporary shelters for families displaced by a wildfire
• ·A charity organization built temporary shelters for families displaced by a wildfire
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell biology
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria
• ·Farmers in the region reported better harvests of wheat and corn due to improved irrigation
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public parks and recreational areas
• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a community center in a low-income neighborhood
• ·A library hosted a genealogy workshop to help residents trace their family history
• ·A museum hosted a photography workshop for beginners led by a professional photographer