A city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next year

Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate solutionsResearch indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic petsPark rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principlesNewspaper covers story of local farmer who grows organic produce

Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s ringsCross country team sets new school record at state meet

Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary

Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customersA professional tennis player won a major tournament for the third time in their career

Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current modelsThe police department launched a new initiative to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods

A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive languageAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

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• ·Ambulance service adds new stations in underserved rural areas
• ·A bakery began offering gluten free and vegan options for its popular pastries
• ·A leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this year
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more plant-based meals
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 33%
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 years
• ·Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children
• ·The school district decided to start classes 30 minutes later to help students get more sleep
• ·Experts warned that prolonged drought could lead to water shortages in several western states
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a seasonal virus
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing anxiety and depression symptoms
• ·A farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier for vendors
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that premiered at a international film festival
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and preserves made from its own fruit
• ·An airline announced it would add more movies and TV shows to its in-flight entertainment