Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months

A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film FestivalThe national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year

A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homesThe government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coastA local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisine

Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 100°F for the southwest regionA team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar bear habitats

The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 years

A charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of IndiaScientists discovered that spending time in green spaces can reduce symptoms of ADHD in children

The city hosted an international trade fair showcasing products from over 50 countriesA new study indicated that writing in a journal can improve mental health and reduce stress

Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruitsThe government passed a law to protect wild animals from illegal hunting and poaching

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• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 7000 gallons of water and 463 gallons of oil
• ·The WHO released guidelines for workplaces to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·A city council approved funding to repair and repave potholed roads in residential areas
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating nuts reduces the risk of diabetes
• ·A pharmaceutical company received approval from health authorities to market a new vaccine for a common childhood illness.
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect endangered plant species in national parks
• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own blueberry days that attracted families from nearby cities
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 500,000 times in a month
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest dinner where local chefs used garden produce to create a multi-course meal
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·Engineers successfully tested a new earthquake-resistant building material in a simulated disaster scenario
• ·A hospital started a program to provide free health screenings for the public
• ·Farmers are using drones to monitor their crops more efficiently
• ·Car manufacturer unveils new electric vehicle with longer battery life
• ·A fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported
• ·The government announced a plan to reduce student loan debt for graduates in public service jobs