The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways

A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight daysResearchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locationsVolunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event

The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflationA renowned painter opened an exhibition featuring 50 new works inspired by urban landscapes

A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the areaLocal authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

(责任编辑：黄馨)

• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new community center
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year
• ·A study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free pastries made with almond and coconut flour
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve language skills in toddlers
• ·Scientists developed a battery that uses recycled materials and is easier to dispose of
• ·A research team discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A farmers market helped small farmers sell products
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 100 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030
• ·A software company released a new video conferencing tool that supports up to 1,000 participants
• ·A hospital started a pain management program for patients with chronic conditions
• ·The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels
• ·A new restaurant opened in the neighborhood serving a variety of international cuisines
• ·Local businesses supported a campaign to promote tourism in the area
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to reduce food waste