Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensilsRenewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year recordA team of researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills using biodegradable materialsThe government launched a program to encourage households to install solar panels with tax rebates

A flood in the eastern region damaged 500 homes and disrupted transportation networks for a weekA survey found that 70% of citizens support investing more in renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions

A company announced plans to make all its packaging 100% recyclable by 2025

Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new studyA new fashion brand launched a collection inspired by traditional patterns

The local police department increased patrols in high - crime areasA tech company released a new laptop with improved performance

Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand droughtThe national opera company went on a tour to other cities in the country

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• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.6 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prize
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest of apples thanks to mild weather and new fertilizers
• ·Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·A farm sold organic eggs
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with advanced camera features
• ·City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival
• ·A new study showed that meditating before work improves focus and productivity
• ·The mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four years
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to design a clothing line
• ·Scientists at a coastal research lab discovered higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea sediment than previously recorded
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oil
• ·A charity organization provided disaster relief to communities affected by earthquakes
• ·A tech company released a new smartphone with a better camera