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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• ·The local government invested in improving public parks and green spaces
• ·The government announced a new policy to provide financial aid for small businesses affected by recent economic changes
• ·A celebrity chef published a new cookbook featuring easy-to-make recipes for busy families
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of deep sea fish living near hydrothermal vents
• ·A major smartphone brand announced a new model with a built-in solar charging feature
• ·A musician’s new song became the most-streamed track of the week on global music platforms
• ·A study found that remote work has reduced commuting-related carbon emissions
• ·A new mobile game was released, quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 50 countries.
• ·Local police started a campaign to reduce speeding in residential areas
• ·An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energy
• ·A severe heatwave forced schools to close early and outdoor events to be canceled
• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·The government passed a law to protect old-growth forests from commercial logging
• ·A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar bear habitats