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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• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with edible flowers and intricate designs
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species from its grounds
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued a baby elephant that was separated from its herd
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants fight diseases
• ·A bakery used locally sourced flour, eggs, and fruit to make its products, supporting local farmers
• ·Local police solved a theft case using DNA evidence from a crime scene
• ·The national weather service warned of a blizzard approaching the northeastern states
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with a lighter design
• ·A popular social media platform launched a new feature for creating short videos
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage people to donate blood during a national shortage
• ·The transit system announced plans to upgrade its trains with Wi-Fi and charging ports
• ·The city hosted a beer festival featuring local breweries and food trucks
• ·The stock market increased by 3 percent after a major tech merger was announced
• ·A city council approved the construction of 300 new affordable housing units
• ·The school board voted to increase the number of art and music classes in elementary schools
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase transparency