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 study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 44% in adults
• ·Podcast interviews famous scientist about new discoveries
• ·A bookstore offered discounts on all books during a back-to-school sale
• ·A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew for a smoother, creamier coffee option
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 55 countries
• ·A new study showed that drinking water instead of sugary drinks can reduce the risk of obesity in children by 40%.
• ·The police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime
• ·A community center hosted a free yoga class every Saturday, drawing 50+ attendees each session
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a stone altar in a jungle region dating back 3000 years
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for families traveling with children
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030
• ·Coffee shop sources beans directly from small scale farmers in South America
• ·Research shows that walking on grass improves balance in seniors
• ·A hurricane caused extensive damage to homes and businesses along the Gulf Coast
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.