A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer for the environment

A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersectionsA scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities

A small café started using compostable cups and utensils to reduce wasteA university basketball team won their first playoff game in five yearsA bakery introduced a low-sugar line of cookies and pastries for customers with dietary restrictions

A community group organized a fundraiser that collected $6000 to buy new books for a local libraryA tech company announced it will partner with a nonprofit to provide tech training to unemployed individuals

A local farm started selling "subscription boxes" of fresh produce delivered weekly to customers’ homes

A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad barA major airline launched new routes to European capitals for business travelers

A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community centerThe stock market dropped 0.7% after news of a slowdown in the global economy

A charity raised $750000 to build wells and sanitation systems in rural AfricaScientists developed a rapid test for dengue fever that delivers results in 15 minutes

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• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·A airline improved its customer service by adding more staff at check in counters
• ·Volunteers planted over 10,000 trees in a local forest to restore damaged ecosystems
• ·Local schools held a career day with speakers from different industries
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have 12 named storms
• ·A school’s theater program put on a production of The Wizard of Oz that sold out 5 shows
• ·A music festival announced it will ban single-use plastics from all its events
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly packages that include beds, bowls, and treats for guests’ pets
• ·Researchers detected signs of liquid water beneath the surface of a distant moon
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·The weather service warned of extreme heatwaves in the western states
• ·A construction company finished building a new shopping center that includes 20 retail stores
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays