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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• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastline
• ·A research study found that regular exercise can improve cognitive function in older adults
• ·Scientists studied the impact of urban noise on wildlife behavior
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to a five-year low
• ·A hotel started offering staycation packages for local residents with discounts on rooms and amenities
• ·A software developer created a new app that helps users track their monthly spending and savings goals
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public healthcare by 22%
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next month
• ·A hospital introduced a new telemedicine service for patients in rural areas
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in five years
• ·The government planned to build more affordable housing units
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 88% the previous year
• ·A bakery introduced low-sugar cookies with whole-grain flour, popular with parents
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages in Asia