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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• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate solutions
• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·A famous chef partnered with local farms to create a farm-to-table dining experience
• ·Plant nursery offers wide selection of native plants for home gardens
• ·A luxury hotel chain decided to stop using single-use plastics in all its hotels
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season
• ·Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementia
• ·A pharmaceutical firm reported positive results from trials of a new drug for treating Parkinson’s disease
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 1500 pounds of trash from a local river during a weekend cleanup event
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters across the country
• ·A farm started selling its produce to a local grocery store chain
• ·The government built new schools in growing neighborhoods to reduce overcrowding
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition