Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand drought

Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniquesFirefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest

Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacationsResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic childrenShoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubber

Coast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane seasonBook club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activism

Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities

Golf tournament raises funds for after school programs in low income neighborhoodsA taxi company updated its app to include real-time traffic information for drivers

A fashion store started selling accessories made by local artisans to support the communityA library started offering free Wi-Fi to visitors who don’t have internet access at home

A farm started a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program where members receive weekly produce boxesA fire department received a donation of new equipment from a local business

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• ·A research study found that getting enough sleep improves athletic performance in athletes
• ·Mathematicians develop new formula to solve complex equations
• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop where residents learned how to grow and use herbs in cooking
• ·A national park banned single use plastics to protect the environment
• ·A charity organization launched a campaign to collect winter coats for children in low-income families
• ·The national tennis team qualified for the international tournament
• ·A local newspaper won a state journalism award
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infant
• ·Major grocery chains announced plans to cut plastic packaging by 30 percent next year
• ·A new study showed that regular exercise can improve mental health in adults
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function
• ·The stock market recovered after a short downturn caused by global events
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within five months
• ·A local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s immigrant communities
• ·A popular fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to create a limited-edition collection
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high following positive corporate earnings