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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• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a disease at an early stage
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur, leather, and other animal products
• ·A new study indicated that working from home reduces stress for most employees
• ·The space agency successfully landed a probe on a comet to collect samples
• ·The local police department introduced a new community policing program
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water can improve skin health and reduce the appearance of wrinkles
• ·Fire department hosts safety training for residents in wildfire-prone areas
• ·Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families in a community service project
• ·A study found regular yoga improves flexibility and reduces office workers’ back pain
• ·A medical study found that eating dark chocolate in moderation lowers the risk of heart disease
• ·Plant store offers tips for succulent care
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team.
• ·Freelance website adds new category for graphic design services
• ·Researchers at a tech institute created a new type of flexible screen that can be folded 100,000 times without damage
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local senior center
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of bacteria can help plants grow better in poor soil conditions