The city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores

A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchenA bakery introduced low-sugar cookies with whole-grain flour, popular with parents

A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countriesA university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental scienceA taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app for easier booking

A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired dresses for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patrons

A farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids at local schools

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopVolunteers cleaned up 6 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris

A famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief effortsLocal schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this year

Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the airThe government released a report showing a 22% increase in renewable energy jobs

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• ·The city hosted a global summit on renewable energy attended by world leaders
• ·An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 60000 homes
• ·The military announced it will host a public air show at its base next month
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve skin health
• ·A city launched a campaign to promote local businesses
• ·Doctors recommended limiting the intake of sugary drinks for better health
• ·The local museum added new hands-on exhibits for children to learn about science
• ·A bookstore started a book exchange where customers can swap used books for free
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s colonial history
• ·The local community organized a beach clean-up event
• ·Doctors discovered a new blood test that can detect early signs of liver disease
• ·A gym introduced a new fitness program designed specifically for seniors
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for travelers who book their trips three months in advance
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 19% in some people
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued 15 injured birds after a severe storm passed through the area
• ·A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use