A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer for the environment

A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersectionsA scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities

A small café started using compostable cups and utensils to reduce wasteA university basketball team won their first playoff game in five yearsA bakery introduced a low-sugar line of cookies and pastries for customers with dietary restrictions

A community group organized a fundraiser that collected $6000 to buy new books for a local libraryA tech company announced it will partner with a nonprofit to provide tech training to unemployed individuals

A local farm started selling "subscription boxes" of fresh produce delivered weekly to customers’ homes

A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad barA major airline launched new routes to European capitals for business travelers

A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community centerThe stock market dropped 0.7% after news of a slowdown in the global economy

A charity raised $750000 to build wells and sanitation systems in rural AfricaScientists developed a rapid test for dengue fever that delivers results in 15 minutes

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• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who grows organic produce
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing event with a best selling mystery author
• ·A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to make its products
• ·Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for adults learning to use computers
• ·A bookstore offered discounts on all books during a back-to-school sale
• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about social media trends
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build a small affordable home in just two weeks
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 50 families
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving a comet passing Earth
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticides
• ·Researchers found that family dinners improve communication between parents and teenagers
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children
• ·A charity organization distributed warm clothing to homeless individuals during winter
• ·Local schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester