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 local zoo started offering behind-the-scenes tours to teach visitors about animal care
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the west
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking green tea regularly may lower the risk of certain cancers
• ·A farmers market started a program to teach kids about farming
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a recent outbreak of food poisoning linked to contaminated lettuce.
• ·A city organized a street art festival with murals painted by artists from around the world
• ·Scientists reported an increase in coral reef health in marine protected areas
• ·A traditional craft fair was held to promote local artisans and their handmade products
• ·A popular streaming service added thousands of new movies and TV shows
• ·A major music festival announced its lineup for next summer, featuring some of the world’s top artists and bands.
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from factories increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in nearby residents
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·Police arrested two suspects in connection with a string of car thefts in the suburban area
• ·A new TV show based on a true story became the most-watched program in its time slot
• ·A café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter