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 blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·Basketball team wins regional championship after overtime victory in final game
• ·The Amazon rainforest lost 13,000 square kilometers of trees last year due to logging and wildfires
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage citizens to vote in the upcoming local elections
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 60 elderly residents for conversation
• ·Researchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade
• ·A software company released a photo-editing app with filters designed for social media
• ·Dance troupe performs original choreography inspired by climate change activism
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 43% since the start of the decade
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier to offer discounted data plans
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team
• ·A new bakery opened in the neighborhood specializing in gluten-free and vegan pastries
• ·A community organized a cultural exchange day where residents shared food and traditions from 25 countries
• ·A tech startup raised $25 million to develop a new type of renewable energy technology
• ·The school board decided to add more mental health counselors to all middle and high schools