An international charity launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 580000 people in drought-affected areas

A charity started a housing program to help homeless individuals find and maintain apartmentsA university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer

A bookstore started a book exchange where customers can swap used books for freeA city council voted to increase funding for public art installations in parks and plazasA fashion brand released a new line of activewear designed for yoga and pilates

A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and injuriesA school started an environmental club that organizes recycling drives and tree plantings

A tech company donated computers to a community center for after school tutoring programs

A national park started a volunteer program to clean up litter from its beaches and trailsScientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful products

Local residents protested against the construction of a new highway through a parkThe national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online

A major airline announced new routes to several European cities starting next monthResearchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil

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• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Researchers found that using natural cleaning products reduces allergies
• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to create and share photo albums
• ·The government invested $150 million in building new wind farms in coastal areas
• ·Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated action game
• ·Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacations
• ·Teachers are receiving training to use new teaching methods in the classroom
• ·A farm started using compost to fertilize its fields instead of chemical fertilizers
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program of the year within a month of airing
• ·The World Bank approved a $900 million loan to help a developing country build new schools
• ·Chemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets
• ·Park officials close trails during nesting season to protect bird populations
• ·A library started offering tech help sessions where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computers
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier to offer discounted data plans
• ·A farm sold organic eggs