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 severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·School district approves new curriculum focused on environmental education
• ·Hardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners
• ·Study finds that journaling helps people process difficult emotions
• ·A new law passed increasing the minimum wage by 10% to improve low-income workers’ living standards
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasive
• ·A software company launched a free version of its app to attract new users
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends
• ·Physicists conduct experiments to test theories about black holes
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school for people who want to learn professional skills
• ·A restaurant started offering takeout and delivery services to meet customer demand during busy times
• ·An airline announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by using more fuel-efficient planes
• ·Bakery debuts new line of sourdough breads made with heirloom wheat
• ·A farm started growing herbs and spices to sell to local restaurants
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate