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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• ·The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standards
• ·A farm began using hydroponics to grow vegetables indoors year-round
• ·A city council approved the construction of 350 new affordable housing units
• ·The government invested $200 million in building new wind farms in coastal areas
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and reduce back pain in office workers
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 15% in some people.
• ·A tech company released faster software
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in growing neighborhoods
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open 30 new stores in Southeast Asia next year
• ·A major fashion brand said it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines next year
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve metabolism and energy levels
• ·Bloggers attend digital marketing conference to learn about new social media tools
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular app
• ·A farm started a petting zoo to attract families and teach children about farm animals