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 grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in 15 minutes
• ·A bakery donated 10% of its profits to a local food bank during the holiday season
• ·A local newspaper won a state award for its feature stories
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on sustainable catalysts
• ·A wildfire in a national park was fully contained after firefighters worked for 10 days
• ·The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to raise awareness about mental health
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex for youth teams
• ·Magazine features interview with famous actor about upcoming film
• ·Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets
• ·Gardening center offers workshops on growing herbs indoors during winter months
• ·A historic theater was renovated with new sound systems and seating after a fire
• ·The stock market increased by 3 percent after a major tech merger was announced
• ·A car manufacturer launched its first fully electric SUV with a charging time of under 30 minutes
• ·Local businesses donated goods to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·A wildlife group cleaned up a local river