A city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next year

Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate solutionsResearch indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic petsPark rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principlesNewspaper covers story of local farmer who grows organic produce

Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s ringsCross country team sets new school record at state meet

Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary

Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customersA professional tennis player won a major tournament for the third time in their career

Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current modelsThe police department launched a new initiative to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods

A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive languageAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

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• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower LDL cholesterol levels
• ·A software company updated its privacy policy to give users more control over their data
• ·Chemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature
• ·Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacations
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces screen time for kids by 2 hours daily
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of fish in the Amazon River
• ·A bakery introduced low-sugar cookies with whole-grain flour, popular with parents
• ·Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight
• ·A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity levels and reduce loneliness
• ·The local museum hosted a special event for children featuring hands on activities
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking water
• ·Study shows that pets reduce anxiety in college students
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on record
• ·A student won a national scholarship for their research on renewable energy solutions