Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand drought

Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniquesFirefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest

Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacationsResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic childrenShoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubber

Coast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane seasonBook club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activism

Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities

Golf tournament raises funds for after school programs in low income neighborhoodsA taxi company updated its app to include real-time traffic information for drivers

A fashion store started selling accessories made by local artisans to support the communityA library started offering free Wi-Fi to visitors who don’t have internet access at home

A farm started a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program where members receive weekly produce boxesA fire department received a donation of new equipment from a local business

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• ·A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2200 new jobs
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·Scientists warned that rising ocean temperatures are causing coral reefs to die at an alarming rate
• ·Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarter
• ·An energy company announced it would invest $3 billion in solar power projects over the next decade
• ·International medical team develops new treatment for drug resistant tuberculosis
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa Rica
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 25 countries within 24 hours
• ·A high school football coach was named Coach of the Year after leading the team to an undefeated season
• ·Local elections will be held next month with candidates focusing on housing affordability and job creation
• ·Two major political parties reached a compromise on immigration policy to address labor shortages
• ·A new messaging app launched with end-to-end encryption for all user conversations
• ·Doctors recommended avoiding screens for at least one hour before bed to improve sleep
• ·A hospital performed the first successful liver transplant using a organ from a living donor
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank
• ·Firefighters use drones to find missing hiker in remote wilderness area