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 study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 25% in city centers
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children
• ·Researchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy bills
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 14 minutes
• ·The city started a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·A construction project to build a new airport terminal began
• ·Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to reduce allergy symptoms
• ·The school district launched an anti-bullying program that teaches students empathy and respect
• ·Research finds that learning to play an instrument improves hand eye coordination
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access
• ·A local bookstore started a program to read to children at a local daycare
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water reduces headaches
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residents
• ·A school started a string orchestra program, providing free instruments to students who can’t afford them
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row