A city planted more flowering trees along main streets to improve air quality and aesthetics

A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homesThe government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast

A local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisineWeather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 100°F for the southwest regionA team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar bear habitats

The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 yearsA charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of India

Scientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals

The city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schoolsThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

A large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated children’s section and storytime eventsResearchers found that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive abilities

The city implemented a new program to collect and recycle food waste from householdsA famous singer announced a world tour to promote their latest album next year

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• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects brain health
• ·Theater shows classic film with live commentary from film studies professor
• ·A tech startup raised $120 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·A pet store started offering pet adoption events in partnership with a local rescue organization
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·A major bookstore planned to expand its digital book collection
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $2.00 next year
• ·A popular online retailer added a line of eco-friendly home goods made from sustainable materials
• ·A high school added a new course on environmental science to its curriculum
• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·Scientists develop new vaccine to protect against animal borne illnesses
• ·A school district hired more teachers to reduce class sizes
• ·The prime minister met with international leaders to discuss climate change action plans
• ·Volunteer group helps rebuild homes damaged by natural disaster
• ·A small business started selling handmade candles with natural scents that were featured in a lifestyle blog