The government built new affordable housing complexes in urban areas with high rent costs

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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• ·A scientist developed a biodegradable packaging material for food products
• ·A major car manufacturer unveiled its first fully electric SUV with a 500-mile range
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into biodegradable materials
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from women owned farms in Ethiopia
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to vote in the upcoming election
• ·Survey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning trips
• ·A tech company released an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste
• ·Doctors discovered a new blood test that can detect early signs of liver disease
• ·A city council voted to build a new public swimming pool in a underserved neighborhood
• ·The local museum hosted a “science day” with hands-on experiments for kids and families
• ·The city installed a new traffic light system to reduce congestion during rush hour
• ·The government announced plans to repair over 500 miles of damaged highways this year
• ·A study found that children who read for at least 30 minutes a day perform better in school and have stronger language skills.
• ·Researchers found that keeping a garden reduces symptoms of anxiety in adults
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A major airline announced it will add 20 new international routes by the end of the year to meet growing travel demand.