A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter

The police department launched a new app for citizens to report crimes quicklyA luxury hotel chain decided to stop using single-use plastics in all its hotels

Scientists found an effective way to clean up oil spills in the oceanThe community center opened a new gym for local residents to use for freeA new study showed that air pollution has a negative impact on children's lung development

The government started a campaign to encourage people to vote in the upcoming electionA popular online retailer expanded its product range to include more green products

Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly disease

The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the western districtScientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms

A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut albumThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter

A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five

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• ·A clothing brand started using natural dyes made from plants to color its fabrics
• ·A bakery began selling its products at a local farmers market which doubled its weekly revenue
• ·Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering in areas with strict protection measures
• ·A national park closed a lake to stock fish
• ·Physicists make breakthrough in developing quantum sensors for medical imaging
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation can improve blood flow in adults
• ·A famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about environmental issues
• ·The national basketball league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season
• ·A professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometown
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·Study reveals that family dinners improve communication
• ·Researchers found that eating a balanced breakfast helps students stay focused during class
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research
• ·A city started a bike-sharing program
• ·A popular online retailer added a line of eco-friendly home goods made from sustainable materials
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat