A group of volunteers organized a cleanup campaign to remove trash from a local river and restore its ecosystem.

Scientists found a new way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energyA major grocery chain announced it will stop selling single-use plastic bags in all stores

A high school robotics team won first place in a regional competitionA tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levelsFarmers in the southern region reported a 15% increase in tomato harvests this season

A city installed 30 new pedestrian crosswalks with LED lights to improve safetyA charity organization provided 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to low-income children

Researchers discovered that eating dark chocolate daily may improve brain function in adults

A popular restaurant chain opened its first location in a small town, creating 50 new jobsA well-known director announced plans to film a new movie based on a best-selling novel

Doctors advised people with allergies to avoid certain types of pollen during the spring seasonThe government invested millions of dollars in upgrading the country’s internet infrastructure

A new shopping mall opened with a rooftop amusement park and indoor ice skating rinkScientists developed a new method to recycle old electronics into valuable metals

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• ·An airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes
• ·A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer
• ·Research indicates that meditation reduces symptoms of anxiety
• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors
• ·Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litter
• ·Engineers unveiled a prototype of a zero-emission public bus designed to operate in urban areas
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating berries reduces the risk of age-related memory loss
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities
• ·The community center offered free yoga classes for people with chronic pain
• ·A university announced it will offer a new degree program in renewable energy engineering
• ·A bakery won a prize for its bread at a international food festival
• ·The city hosted an international sports tournament attracting teams from around the world
• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·A university opened a new art gallery featuring works by current students and alumni
• ·Researchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels by 20% in anemic patients