Researchers calculated that using public transit reduces carbon emissions by 45% per person

The government announced plans to build a new high-speed rail line connecting three major citiesAn electronics company recalled a batch of smartwatches due to a potential overheating problem

Students organized a food drive that collected over 10000 pounds of non-perishable itemsA professional cyclist won a prestigious race setting a new course recordScientists developed a new battery technology that doubles the lifespan of electric vehicles

The police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crimeA social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publication

An energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy

A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposesA large supermarket chain announced plans to reduce plastic waste

The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in a decadeA historical building was restored and opened as a tourist attraction

Doctors recommended more exercise to improve overall healthA film festival awarded its top prize to an independent director

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• ·Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new community pool in a residential neighborhood
• ·A sports team hired a new coach with experience winning national championships
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway station in the downtown area
• ·A popular streaming service added thousands of new movies and TV shows to its library
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 12 percent this quarter
• ·Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors
• ·A grocery store started offering meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients and recipes
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year
• ·A new movie broke box office records earning $100 million in its first weekend of release
• ·Researchers found that gardening is a good way to reduce anxiety
• ·Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parks
• ·A local theater hosted a comedy night
• ·The local zoo announced the arrival of a new animal from another country