A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years

A smartphone app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 1 million downloadsA farmers market started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible

A hospital purchased a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic capabilitiesA national park started a program to remove invasive plant species from its groundsA clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth

A city launched a recycling program for plastic items that were previously not recyclableA research team developed a new method to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease

A bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale to attract more customers

A farm started a CSA program where customers can buy weekly boxes of fresh produceCar dealership offers special financing deals for new and used vehicles

Community group organizes festival to celebrate local culture and traditionsRadio station hosts fundraiser to support local food bank

Engineers develop new method to purify water in areas with limited resourcesWrestling team wins state championship for the third consecutive year

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• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry from local artisans to support the community
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel
• ·Book publisher signs deal with debut author for young adult fantasy trilogy
• ·A popular fast-food chain added plant-based burger options to its permanent menu
• ·Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A new movie based on a popular novel premiered at a film festival
• ·Local residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lot
• ·A new fashion brand gained popularity for its sustainable clothing line
• ·A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medication
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s spring season has brought more rainfall than the past decade
• ·Researchers found that early childhood education has long term benefits for academic success
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a scientist who studies climate change and polar ice
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools including new classrooms and technology
• ·A government program helped homeowners install solar panels on their roofs
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting from next year.
• ·A research team made progress in developing a new cancer treatment