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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• ·Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationals
• ·Magazine features profile of chef who uses local, seasonal ingredients
• ·Scientists at a university lab found a way to reduce the cost of producing hydrogen fuel by 40%
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals
• ·A research team discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for science and math programs in public schools
• ·Dance troupe performs original choreography inspired by climate change activism
• ·A city started a bike-sharing program
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy rain in the next few days
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center
• ·Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlife
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens and vegetables
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and honey
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A new study showed that weight training can improve balance in older adults
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 600 people