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 community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·A music festival announced it will ban single-use plastics from all its events
• ·A social media platform introduced new features to protect user privacy
• ·A hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a park with all passengers escaping unharmed
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased this year
• ·A finance app reached 5 million downloads
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of plant in a remote rainforest that has potential medicinal properties
• ·A famous clothing brand announced it will use only eco-friendly materials in production
• ·Researchers found that spending time in green spaces improves mental health
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves skin hydration
• ·Bird watchers record sighting of endangered eagle in state park
• ·Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel and used in car manufacturing
• ·A large bookstore opened a new location with a children’s play area and book club meetings
• ·A study revealed that eating breakfast every day helps people maintain a healthy weight
• ·Local residents held a protest against the construction of a new factory near a residential area
• ·The stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains