Scientists created a new device that generates electricity from body heat

A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town newsA bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cake

A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finishA smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recyclingA farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayrides

A hospital started a telemedicine program for patients in rural areasA national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year

A fashion brand started using recycled polyester to make its clothing

A city installed new traffic lights at busy intersectionsA local farm began selling fresh produce directly to consumers through a community-supported agriculture program

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient than older modelsThe postal service introduced a new package tracking system to give customers real-time updates

A celebrity chef published a new cookbook featuring easy-to-make recipes for busy familiesResearchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water

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• ·A city added more bike racks
• ·The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways
• ·A major film festival announced its lineup including 25 international films making their debut
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer for the environment
• ·A university announced it will offer a new degree program in environmental science starting next fall
• ·Researchers found that eating one serving of leafy greens daily lowers the risk of stroke by 18%
• ·Coffee shop roasts its own beans on-site for freshness
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·Coast guard holds drill to prepare for hurricane season
• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new team
• ·Dance troupe performs original choreography inspired by climate change activism
• ·A singer released a new single that became a top hit on music charts worldwide
• ·A study showed that eating one serving of leafy greens per day can lower the risk of diabetes by 15%
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping of goods through major ports
• ·A musician performed at a local music festival alongside national acts
• ·A new shopping mall opened with a rooftop amusement park and indoor ice skating rink