Students organized a fundraiser that raised $18000 for a local children’s hospital

The city introduced a new recycling program to reduce wasteA major retailer announced discounts for the upcoming holiday season

The country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last yearA team of scientists completed a study on ocean pollutionLocal police solved a series of thefts in the downtown area

A new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprintThe government announced plans to improve road safety measures

A popular actor starred in a new television series that premiered yesterday

Students attended a workshop on environmental conservationFashion designer showcases new collection inspired by traditional African textiles

Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percentFirefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month

Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic wasteOceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems

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• ·A museum hosted a workshop on photography for beginners
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center
• ·The city council voted to expand public transit service to late-night hours
• ·Magazine features interview with famous chef about new restaurant
• ·A forest service announced it will plant 5,000 new trees to replace those lost in a recent wildfire
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who implement water-saving irrigation systems
• ·Researchers found that spending time in parks can reduce stress in city dwellers
• ·Scientists studied the effects of pollution on marine ecosystems
• ·Parliament debated a bill to expand voting rights to citizens living abroad for national elections
• ·A city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy areas
• ·A drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current models
• ·The government approved funding for a new high-speed internet network in rural areas
• ·Scientists at a top university discovered a potential new treatment for a rare genetic disease using advanced gene-editing tools
• ·A theater company staged a production of a classic play with a modern twist
• ·A grocery store added a salad bar and hot food section to compete with other local markets