The city council voted to build new library branches in growing neighborhoods

A startup company launched an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprintA heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to over 100 degrees for five consecutive days

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic made from corn starchThe government passed a law to protect endangered sea turtles from habitat lossA restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations

Volunteers cleaned up over 500 pounds of trash from a local lake over the weekendThe central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable for the next quarter

A renowned artist opened an exhibition featuring 100 new paintings inspired by nature

A hospital successfully performed a kidney transplant between two siblings using new matching technologyThe government launched a new campaign to promote recycling and reduce household waste

A major sports equipment brand announced it will use recycled materials in 80% of its productsA team of archaeologists found ancient coins and tools at a construction site in the city center

A new mobile game tournament attracted over 10000 participants from around the worldLocal businesses partnered with a community college to offer job training programs for students

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• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·University researchers find way to make solar panels 15% more efficient
• ·Local schools held a sports day for students to promote physical activity
• ·Teachers are receiving training to use new teaching methods in the classroom
• ·A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct chemistry experiments at home
• ·The school district decided to start classes 30 minutes later to help students get more sleep
• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·Video game company announces release of new adventure game next quarter
• ·The local government introduced incentives for businesses to go green
• ·A construction company won a contract to build a new airport terminal
• ·Tennis player becomes youngest champion in tournament history at 17 years old
• ·A social media platform added a feature to hide comments with harmful content
• ·Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy and fruits
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a charity to create a clothing line that raises money for orphans
• ·Local schools reported a 95% attendance rate this semester, the highest in five years, due to improved health and wellness programs.