The city introduced a bike-sharing scheme to promote green transport

A tech startup released a new device that monitors heart rate and blood pressure at homeThe government provided funding to repair historical buildings damaged by a recent storm

A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative farm-to-table menuWeather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring high temperatures to the central statesA team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar ice caps

The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in five yearsA charity raised over $1 million to build wells for clean water in African villages

Scientists developed a new type of fabric made from recycled plastic bottles

The city council voted to increase funding for science and math programs in public schoolsThe university announced a new fellowship program for students researching renewable energy

A strong hailstorm caused damage to cars and roofs in several suburban neighborhoodsResearchers detected methane gas on a distant planet, suggesting possible biological activity

The city introduced a new program to give tax breaks to residents who use public transportationA well-known director announced plans to film a new movie based on a best-selling novel

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• ·A university research team discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A wildlife sanctuary opened a new visitor center with interactive exhibits
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children from a common childhood virus
• ·A major bookstore planned to hold author signings and reading events
• ·Researchers developed a new feed for livestock that reduces methane emissions
• ·A bookstore started a program to donate books to prisons and detention centers
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests
• ·A clothing brand announced it will use only organic cotton in its products by next year
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with step-by-step recipes
• ·The country’s trade deficit decreased by 8 percent this year
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that is more environmentally friendly
• ·A small business owner expanded their pet store to include a grooming salon
• ·Local police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·A major car brand announced plans to stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2030
• ·The WHO launched a program to train healthcare workers in developing countries