Engineers created a new type of solar panel that is 42% more efficient than current models

A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use video calls to stay in touch with familyScientists reported that coral reefs in protected areas are recovering faster than expected

The city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in young adultsA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a sustainable clothing line

The national hockey league started its new season with a special charity gameA tech company released a software update to fix bugs in its popular app

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses damaged by a tornado

A local farmers’ market started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakersThe government passed a law to protect wildlife habitats from commercial development

A restaurant chain announced it would source all its ingredients from local farms by next yearVolunteers planted over 1000 trees in a city park as part of a reforestation project

The central bank kept interest rates unchanged citing stable economic conditionsA popular musician performed a free concert in a public square to celebrate the city’s anniversary

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• ·A city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy areas
• ·A farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower LDL cholesterol levels
• ·A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·Paramedics use new technology to stabilize heart attack patients faster
• ·Local fire departments conducted emergency drills to prepare for wildfire season
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts
• ·A fire at an old warehouse was contained before it spread to nearby residential buildings
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August the lowest in a decade
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A national forest announced it will open 20 new camping sites next year to accommodate more visitors
• ·The public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentals
• ·A airline offered discounted fares for travelers who book flights two months in advance
• ·A study found that watching nature documentaries can improve empathy and environmental awareness
• ·A airline added new routes to popular vacation destinations