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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• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling young adult author
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking water
• ·A farm began using drones to monitor crop health, reducing the need for chemical pesticides by 15%
• ·The WHO released new guidelines for healthy eating to prevent obesity
• ·A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the area
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 75 dogs and cats
• ·A community garden project provided over 500 pounds of fresh vegetables to low-income families this season
• ·A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A tech company donated 500 laptops to schools in rural areas with limited technology access
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countries
• ·Ambulance service expands to cover rural areas with new satellite stations
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that is more durable and eco-friendly
• ·A major airline announced a renewable energy partnership to power flights with biofuel
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 110 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against measles