A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make more eco-friendly choices.

A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairsA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three monthsThe government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat lossA restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the year

Volunteers planted over 3000 trees in a urban park as part of a citywide reforestation effortThe central bank announced it would keep interest rates unchanged to support small business growth

A renowned photographer opened an exhibition showcasing images of wildlife in the Amazon rainforest

A hospital successfully performed a heart transplant on a 7-year-old child using a donor organA global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030

A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year no matter their family incomeA new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production

A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book listsA strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured

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• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate a rare disease in developing countries
• ·Dietitian recommends adding quinoa to diets for plant-based protein
• ·A tech startup raised $5 million in funding to expand its team and develop new features
• ·A city repaired 10 miles of sidewalks to make downtown more accessible for strollers and wheelchairs
• ·The government started a program to help farmers switch to organic farming methods
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that reduces travel time between two cities by 20 minutes
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·Heavy rain caused a river to overflow its banks flooding nearby farmland
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of deep sea fish living near hydrothermal vents
• ·The city implemented a new waste-sorting program to reduce environmental pollution
• ·A museum hosted a night event with live music and art displays
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of processed meats to reduce cancer risk
• ·A popular online retailer added a new service that allows customers to return items in person
• ·Tennis player withdraws from tournament due to minor knee injury