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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• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 94%
• ·A study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teens
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous models
• ·The education department launched a program to provide free school supplies to low-income students
• ·Study finds that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·A musician’s new single became the number one song on global music charts
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 40 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·A city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy neighborhoods
• ·A new study revealed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing coastal city
• ·Camping store expands selection of eco friendly camping gear and supplies
• ·A bookstore chain started a program to donate books to prisons and community centers
• ·A fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton and water-saving processes
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 500 bags of trash from local streets