A coffee shop began using compostable cups and utensils to reduce waste

The government provided grants to farmers who adopt organic farming practicesA new zoo opened a conservation center for endangered big cats

Researchers studied the impact of urbanization on local bird populationsLocal police solved a decades-old cold case using advanced DNA technologyA popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredients

The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a suburban neighborhoodScientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal properties

A music band announced a reunion tour after a 10-year hiatus

The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarterAn airline announced it will add three new international routes next summer

A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling young adult authorA farm started selling fresh herbs and spices at a local farmers market

A museum opened a new exhibit about space exploration featuring real astronaut gearA gym offered free fitness classes for first responders during the month of September

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• ·An energy company announced it will close all coal-fired power plants by 2028
• ·Engineers design new system to reduce energy use in office buildings
• ·A pet rescue organization hosted an adoption drive that found homes for 120 cats and dogs
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·A small plane crashed in a wooded area outside the city; the pilot was injured but survived, and an investigation is underway.
• ·A photographer won a contest for their photo of a rare bird spotted in a local nature reserve
• ·Newspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms
• ·A photographer documented a local community’s efforts to rebuild after a natural disaster for a national magazine
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is thinner and lighter than previous models
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for extreme heat in the coming days
• ·Scientists at a top university discovered a potential new treatment for a rare genetic disease using advanced gene-editing tools
• ·A team of engineers built a prototype of a flying car, which successfully completed its first test flight.
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·Movie theater offers family matinees with cheap tickets
• ·A major sports league announced changes to its rules to improve player safety
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a stone temple in a jungle region dating back 2500 years