Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regions

Local elementary school installs solar panels to reduce energy costsTech company releases smart home device that monitors and adjusts indoor air quality

Farmers market introduces weekly cooking demonstrations using local produceCity announces plan to add 20 miles of new bike trails by next summerStudy finds that daily walking for 30 minutes lowers risk of type 2 diabetes

Major airline adds direct flights between mid-sized city and European hubArt museum hosts exhibit of ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from global museums

Hospital opens specialized clinic for treating sports related injuries

Football league expands playoff format to include 12 teams next seasonEngineers created a new type of solar panel that is 42% more efficient than current models

The government released a report showing a 18% reduction in air pollution in major citiesA grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinners

A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human bodyThe military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month

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• ·Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildings
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from stroke
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that uses organic materials instead of toxic chemicals
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include eco-friendly amenities like bamboo toothbrushes and refillable shampoo bottles
• ·Local businesses hosted a street fair with live music and food vendors to attract customers
• ·A major airline added new entertainment options on its flights
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical technique that reduces recovery time for patients
• ·Local police launched a drunk driving reduction initiative with weekend city checkpoints
• ·The government invested millions of dollars in improving public healthcare facilities
• ·Researchers found that spending time in gardens can reduce anxiety in adults
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third consecutive year
• ·A local theater’s production of a Broadway musical sold out all its shows
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease