A city launched a bike-sharing program with 250 bicycles at 20 stations

A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activismLocal schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

A large utility company invested $2.5 billion in wind farm projects in the northern statesA tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warningsThe World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses

A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new teamA new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stations

Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area

The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standardsStudy reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent

Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy and fruitsSheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season

Theater hosts special screening of classic film with live orchestra accompanimentResearch finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids

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• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·Local businesses participated in a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint
• ·A new restaurant specializing in plant-based cuisine opened in the city center
• ·Study reveals that drinking enough water improves skin health
• ·A university offered a new online course on renewable energy that enrolled 1,200 students worldwide
• ·A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use
• ·The national railway service announced it would be upgrading its trains to provide faster and more comfortable travel for passengers.
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·Furniture store introduces line of eco friendly home products
• ·Electronics store offers discounts on laptops for back to school season
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new high school in the growing southern neighborhood
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 5.5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·Volleyball tournament features college teams from across the country
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide