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 national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports
• ·A new survey found that 75% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability
• ·The city announced plans to repave 55 miles of roads and repair potholes
• ·A scientist developed a portable device that tests water purity in 5 minutes
• ·A museum hosted a lecture on space exploration by an astronaut
• ·A new study showed that eating breakfast can help maintain a healthy weight
• ·A city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people
• ·Biologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and preserves made from its own fruit
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 34%
• ·A popular restaurant chain announced it will expand to 50 new locations across the country by the end of 2024.
• ·A popular social media app introduced a feature that lets users control how long they scroll
• ·A musician performed at a local music festival alongside national acts
• ·Scientists found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health by reducing air pollution exposure
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with 100 new bikes at 20 stations
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices