A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make more eco-friendly choices.

A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairsA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three monthsThe government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat lossA restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the year

Volunteers planted over 3000 trees in a urban park as part of a citywide reforestation effortThe central bank announced it would keep interest rates unchanged to support small business growth

A renowned photographer opened an exhibition showcasing images of wildlife in the Amazon rainforest

A hospital successfully performed a heart transplant on a 7-year-old child using a donor organA global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030

A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year no matter their family incomeA new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production

A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book listsA strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured

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• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent
• ·Scientists develop new test to detect disease in early stages
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health, reducing pesticide use by 20%
• ·Firefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average summer temperatures raising heatwave concerns
• ·The local theater group announced its upcoming performance schedule including classic plays
• ·The space agency successfully landed a probe on a comet to collect samples
• ·A hospital purchased new medical equipment to improve patient care
• ·Local vineyards experienced a record harvest of grapes due to mild temperatures and steady rainfall
• ·Police arrested four suspects in connection with a series of burglaries in a wealthy neighborhood
• ·A local farm began selling fresh honey at the weekly farmers market becoming a top seller
• ·Environmental activists organized a tree-planting campaign in urban parks planting 5000 trees
• ·A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 1.5 minutes
• ·A local farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable farming practices
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for migraines that reduces the frequency of attacks
• ·A tech company announced plans to hire more employees in the coming year