A new survey found that 74% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability

A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersectionsA scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities

A small café started using compostable cups and utensils to reduce wasteA university basketball team won their first playoff game in five yearsA bakery introduced a low-sugar line of cookies and pastries for customers with dietary restrictions

A community group organized a fundraiser that collected $6000 to buy new books for a local libraryA tech company announced it will partner with a nonprofit to provide tech training to unemployed individuals

A local farm started selling "subscription boxes" of fresh produce delivered weekly to customers’ homes

A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad barA major airline launched new routes to European capitals for business travelers

A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community centerThe stock market dropped 0.7% after news of a slowdown in the global economy

A charity raised $750000 to build wells and sanitation systems in rural AfricaScientists developed a rapid test for dengue fever that delivers results in 15 minutes

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• ·Scientists observed a rare eclipse of a distant star by a planet
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·A gym added an indoor pool
• ·A school started a garden club that grows vegetables and sells them to the school cafeteria
• ·A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 500 bags of trash from local streets
• ·Doctors developed a new inhaler that works faster for children with asthma
• ·Researchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels in anemic patients
• ·A farmers market hosted a fall festival with live music, pumpkin carving, and local food tastings
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable and better for the environment
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the summer months
• ·Book club discusses novel about social justice issues
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell fresh pastries in its stores
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is more environmentally friendly and longer-lasting
• ·A construction project to renovate a library began