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 hospital successfully performed a kidney transplant between two siblings using new matching technology
• ·Engineers unveiled a prototype of a zero-emission public bus designed to operate in urban areas
• ·A city added more bike racks near shopping centers and office buildings
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·A gas leak at an industrial plant forced 300 residents to evacuate temporarily
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habits
• ·A large bookstore chain opened a new branch in the shopping district
• ·The national weather service issued a flood warning for rivers in the southern region
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products
• ·A coffee shop added specialty teas
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 38 countries over the next year
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest
• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent
• ·Weather service issues warning for heavy rain in coastal areas
• ·A study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds
• ·A coffee shop began selling breakfast burritos made with local ingredients