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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• ·A clothing store started offering free alterations for customers who buy clothes in store
• ·The postal service announced it will add 150 new delivery trucks to handle holiday volume
• ·An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to attend college or university
• ·A local theater company performed a Shakespeare play in a park for free
• ·A team of researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills using biodegradable materials
• ·A farmers market added a food truck section
• ·Scientists invented a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building windows
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a clinic for exotic pets
• ·Doctors found a new treatment for chronic pain without side effects
• ·A singer released a new single that became a top hit on music charts worldwide
• ·A school started a robotics summer camp to teach students about coding and engineering
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year no matter their family income
• ·A grocery store added a self-checkout section to reduce wait times for customers
• ·Doctors recommended limiting the intake of sugary drinks for better health
• ·A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersections