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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• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A local basketball team won the state championship after a come-from-behind victory in the final
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibits
• ·A new study indicated that writing in a journal can improve mental health and reduce stress
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from women owned farms in Ethiopia
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement
• ·A new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression
• ·A study found that listening to audiobooks can improve vocabulary retention in young adults
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will open 30 new hotels in Asia over the next three years.
• ·A popular restaurant chain introduced a new plant based menu line to meet customer demand
• ·Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardens
• ·The country’s exports increased by 15 percent in the last year
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the world
• ·A city council approved the construction of 320 new affordable housing units in the downtown area
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is more environmentally friendly and longer-lasting
• ·Engineers designed a new bridge that can withstand severe weather conditions