A prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvests

A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of 100 homes in a suburban neighborhoodA study found that watching nature documentaries can reduce stress levels by 30%

The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new computers and Wi-FiA museum acquired a valuable painting by a famous artist from the Renaissance periodA local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes

Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in both direct and indirect sunlightThe postal service introduced a new tracking app that lets users see where their packages are in real time

A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and easy weeknight meals

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 yearsResearchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in children

The transportation ministry added more crosswalks and pedestrian signals in busy areasA famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literature

A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioidsA retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charity

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• ·Government invests 50 million dollars in renewable energy projects statewide
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces levels of harmful chemicals in the blood
• ·A charity organization delivered 1,000 meals to elderly residents during a winter storm
• ·Plant store offers tips for keeping indoor plants healthy
• ·A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friends
• ·A city launched a recycling rewards program, giving residents discounts for proper sorting
• ·A community organized a charity walk that raised $20000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can expand and contract with temperature changes
• ·The city council discussed the possibility of building a new stadium
• ·Freelance marketplace launches new feature for clients to hire freelance writers
• ·A university football team won its first conference championship in 10 years
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at public beaches
• ·A large bookstore opened a new location with a children’s play area and book club meetings
• ·A new photography exhibition displayed images of wildlife from around the world
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 25 colleges competing for championship
• ·The World Bank approved a $1 billion loan to help a developing country improve its infrastructure and access to clean water.