A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make more eco-friendly choices.

A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairsA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three monthsThe government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat lossA restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the year

Volunteers planted over 3000 trees in a urban park as part of a citywide reforestation effortThe central bank announced it would keep interest rates unchanged to support small business growth

A renowned photographer opened an exhibition showcasing images of wildlife in the Amazon rainforest

A hospital successfully performed a heart transplant on a 7-year-old child using a donor organA global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030

A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year no matter their family incomeA new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production

A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book listsA strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured

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• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit perfectly
• ·A sports league announced plans to expand to more cities next year
• ·Scientists at a top research lab discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient using recycled materials
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include energy-efficient appliances and lighting
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables
• ·Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·The local theater put on a special performance to raise money for a children’s hospital
• ·A student won a national scholarship for their research on renewable energy solutions
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is environmentally friendly
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores
• ·A national library digitized 10,000 historical documents making them accessible online for free
• ·A basketball team traded two players to another team in exchange for a draft pick and a veteran player
• ·Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recover