A city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next year

Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate solutionsResearch indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic petsPark rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principlesNewspaper covers story of local farmer who grows organic produce

Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s ringsCross country team sets new school record at state meet

Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary

Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customersA professional tennis player won a major tournament for the third time in their career

Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current modelsThe police department launched a new initiative to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods

A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive languageAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

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• ·The city started a program to fine people who litter in public parks
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in schools
• ·The national choir performed a concert at a famous venue
• ·A community garden donated a portion of its harvest to a local animal shelter to feed the animals
• ·A community organized a neighborhood watch program to improve safety in the area
• ·A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring rare penguins from the Antarctic Peninsula
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder
• ·A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communities
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for adults learning to use computers
• ·The school district decided to replace old school buses with electric ones
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 20% in some people
• ·A school district started a mentorship program where high school students tutor elementary school students
• ·A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew for a smoother, creamier coffee option