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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• ·A luxury hotel chain planned to renovate all its hotels in the next two years
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 17 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·A new podcast platform launched featuring exclusive content from award-winning journalists
• ·A track and field athlete won three gold medals at the regional games in sprint and long jump events
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 35% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·A bookstore expanded its children’s section to include more books in different languages
• ·A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in person
• ·Animal shelter partners with pet store to offer discounted adoption fees
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 145 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·A major sports league announced changes to its rules to improve player safety and reduce the risk of injuries.
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·An airline announced it will offer discounted fares for families traveling with children
• ·The national soccer team hired a new head coach with experience leading teams to international titles
• ·Automotive company reveals plans to build electric vehicle charging stations across the country
• ·A city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy areas
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting