City officials announced a ban on single-use plastics in public parks

A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countriesA university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologies

A small town organized a cleanup event that removed 3 tons of litter from local riversA construction company began work on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in downtown areasA social media platform rolled out a new feature to help users identify and report fake news

A local library started offering free digital literacy classes for senior citizens twice a weekA bakery won first place at a national food expo for its innovative vegan chocolate cake

A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

A national forest service announced it will hire 50 additional rangers to patrol remote areasResearch finds that board games improve social skills in shy children

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plasticCoast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm season

Book club discusses novel about social justice issuesEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal city

(责任编辑：Green Living)

• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening coral reefs and marine life
• ·A local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying aging
• ·Teachers are receiving training to use new teaching methods in the classroom
• ·The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppers
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·A government agency updated its website to make it easier for people to apply for benefits
• ·Doctors developed a non-opioid painkiller that is effective for chronic back pain
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency room to handle the growing number of patients
• ·Experts warned that rising temperatures could lead to more frequent heatwaves this summer
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·Opera house presents new production of famous opera with modern stage design
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children