The city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores

A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchenA bakery introduced low-sugar cookies with whole-grain flour, popular with parents

A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countriesA university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental scienceA taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app for easier booking

A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired dresses for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patrons

A farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids at local schools

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopVolunteers cleaned up 6 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris

A famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief effortsLocal schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this year

Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the airThe government released a report showing a 22% increase in renewable energy jobs

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• ·A library added new digital resources including e-books and online databases
• ·A national park offered guided nature hikes led by volunteer naturalists
• ·A team of scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life.
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by floods
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·The police department launched a campaign to raise awareness about cybercrime
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop with a lightweight and durable design
• ·Government introduces new policy to reduce plastic waste
• ·A truck accident on a highway spilled 150 gallons of oil causing a temporary closure
• ·Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildings
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste products
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·The government announced a plan to reduce student loan debt for graduates in public service jobs
• ·A city planted more trees in urban areas
• ·The school district launched a program to support students with learning difficulties
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments improves brain function