Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensilsRenewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year recordA team of researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills using biodegradable materialsThe government launched a program to encourage households to install solar panels with tax rebates

A flood in the eastern region damaged 500 homes and disrupted transportation networks for a weekA survey found that 70% of citizens support investing more in renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions

A company announced plans to make all its packaging 100% recyclable by 2025

Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new studyA new fashion brand launched a collection inspired by traditional patterns

The local police department increased patrols in high - crime areasA tech company released a new laptop with improved performance

Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand droughtThe national opera company went on a tour to other cities in the country

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• ·A startup launched a new device to monitor air quality in homes
• ·University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plastics
• ·A popular social media platform added new privacy features to protect user information
• ·The national weather service warned of flash floods for areas with poor drainage systems
• ·A major airline announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all international flights
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case
• ·Chemists develop new paint that cleans air pollutants when exposed to sunlight
• ·A study showed that online learning can improve access to education for rural students
• ·A major airline launched new direct flights to Asian cities to boost tourism
• ·The community center hosted a job fair with 50 local companies hiring for various positions
• ·A popular food festival returned after a two-year hiatus drawing over 50000 visitors on its first day
• ·A taxi company offered senior discounts for riders over 65 years old
• ·A study revealed that pet ownership can reduce loneliness in seniors by 40%
• ·A new study indicated that listening to upbeat music while exercising can boost endurance
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum age for buying tobacco products