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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• ·The city introduced a new bike sharing program to promote eco friendly transportation
• ·Researchers found that eating leafy green vegetables can improve brain function in older adults
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students and workers
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical acclaim attracting over 12500 visitors on its first weekend
• ·A school’s debate club won first place in a regional competition
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music while studying increases test scores
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a biographical film about a civil rights icon
• ·The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global education programs
• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce distracted driving
• ·The government announced a new program to help students pay for higher education
• ·Fire department hosts safety training for residents in wildfire-prone areas
• ·Researchers found that learning to play an instrument improves memory in the elderly
• ·Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients