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 started a campaign to encourage citizens to register to vote before the deadline
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·Study finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentration
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a winter storm that will bring snow and ice to northern regions
• ·Scientists developed a new battery technology that charges faster and lasts longer
• ·Doctors recommended that people get enough sleep for better overall health
• ·The city hosted an international sports event attracting athletes from many countries
• ·The country’s education system is undergoing a series of reforms
• ·Scientists identified a new compound in tropical plants that may help treat antibiotic-resistant infections
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is better for the environment
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·Environmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter carbon emission laws
• ·A tech company announced plans to expand its business to other countries
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate a portion of its sales to support homeless youth
• ·A major airline offered free upgrades to business class for passengers celebrating birthdays
• ·The government provided loans to small businesses to help them recover from a recent crisis