Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand drought

Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniquesFirefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest

Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacationsResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic childrenShoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubber

Coast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane seasonBook club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activism

Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities

Golf tournament raises funds for after school programs in low income neighborhoodsA taxi company updated its app to include real-time traffic information for drivers

A fashion store started selling accessories made by local artisans to support the communityA library started offering free Wi-Fi to visitors who don’t have internet access at home

A farm started a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program where members receive weekly produce boxesA fire department received a donation of new equipment from a local business

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• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a popular public park
• ·City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a possible hurricane approaching the coast
• ·A coffee shop started selling fair trade coffee to support farmers in developing countries
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance
• ·A grocery store added self-checkout lanes to reduce wait times for customers
• ·Local residents voted for a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and tech
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for two people at $10 each
• ·A singer released a new single that became a top hit on music charts worldwide
• ·A construction company built a new fire station in a growing community
• ·A national park banned single use plastics to protect the environment
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and modern agricultural techniques
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow 15% faster when exposed to soft classical music
• ·A new art museum opened in the city center featuring modern and contemporary works
• ·A severe thunderstorm with hail damaged hundreds of cars and rooftops in a suburban area