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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• ·Engineers completed construction on a new dam to provide more water for agricultural use
• ·The community center offered free yoga classes for people with chronic pain
• ·A nonprofit organization raised $50,000 to build a new playground in a low-income neighborhood
• ·The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year
• ·The city council approved a $120 million project to build a new public library and community center
• ·Study shows that adding ginger to meals helps with digestion issues
• ·Scientists found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health by reducing air pollution exposure
• ·A drought led to water conservation measures in cities across the western states
• ·Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidents
• ·A study showed that teachers who use games in the classroom have more engaged students
• ·Scientists developed a new rapid test for a viral infection that gives results in 15 minutes
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night attracting millions of viewers and sparking online discussion
• ·City announces plan to convert old factory into community art space
• ·Football team signs veteran quarterback to one-year contract for upcoming season
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star