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 fashion designer collaborated with a charity to create a clothing line that raises money for orphans
• ·The local fire department held a open house to teach residents about fire safety
• ·A new streaming service launched featuring exclusive content from award-winning directors
• ·A school district hired more teachers
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·A fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it within hours
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck with dishes from 30 different cultures
• ·A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog that can change color to match its surroundings
• ·A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwest
• ·A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of life in a small town
• ·A popular pizza chain announced plans to open 40 new locations in midwestern states next year
• ·A research team studied the effects of diet on heart health
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 500 pounds of trash from a local lake over the weekend
• ·A large telecom company invested $2.2 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to remote areas