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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• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle old electronics into valuable metals
• ·A construction project to renovate a library began
• ·A farmers market started a program to help small farmers sell their products
• ·Archaeologists find ancient coins that date back to Roman Empire
• ·Researchers discovered that a certain type of seaweed can be used to make biodegradable packaging
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users find and book affordable local accommodations
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products
• ·The police department launched a campaign to educate residents about preventing home burglaries
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekend
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·The country’s education system is undergoing a series of reforms
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children from a common childhood virus
• ·Local residents protested a proposed construction project they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A charity organization started a program to provide free meals to elderly residents
• ·The railway service announced discounted fares for students
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years