Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensilsRenewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year recordA team of researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills using biodegradable materialsThe government launched a program to encourage households to install solar panels with tax rebates

A flood in the eastern region damaged 500 homes and disrupted transportation networks for a weekA survey found that 70% of citizens support investing more in renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions

A company announced plans to make all its packaging 100% recyclable by 2025

Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new studyA new fashion brand launched a collection inspired by traditional patterns

The local police department increased patrols in high - crime areasA tech company released a new laptop with improved performance

Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand droughtThe national opera company went on a tour to other cities in the country

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• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of intensive efforts
• ·A fashion brand started a recycling program where customers can return old clothes to be repurposed
• ·Sheriff’s department increases patrols in residential neighborhoods
• ·A university’s soccer team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses create online stores
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all stores by the end of 2024
• ·The public transit system added 35 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A city added more parking spaces downtown to address complaints from shoppers and business owners
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine
• ·A major airline announced it will offer direct flights to a popular vacation destination year-round
• ·Research shows that art therapy helps reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour with 30 stops across North America
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from stroke
• ·A bakery started creating custom cakes for weddings, birthdays, and corporate events
• ·Physicists study black holes to understand the universe