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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• ·Furniture store sells line of furniture made from reclaimed wood
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units
• ·A sports league held an all star game in a small city for the first time
• ·Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise
• ·A famous musician released a charity single with proceeds going to disaster relief efforts
• ·A charity organization built a new community center with a gym and after-school programs
• ·A local bakery introduced a new line of gluten free pastries to meet customer demand
• ·A popular social media app added a feature that lets users create and share short cooking videos
• ·A popular film festival revealed its lineup including 20 world premieres from independent directors
• ·Scientists built a new wind farm that can power over 10,000 homes in the area
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping
• ·A research team found that a certain type of tea may help lower cholesterol levels
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests improves respiratory health
• ·A scientist developed a new way to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·A gym offered online fitness classes for people who can’t attend in person
• ·A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its business