Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand drought

Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniquesFirefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest

Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacationsResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic childrenShoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubber

Coast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane seasonBook club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activism

Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities

Golf tournament raises funds for after school programs in low income neighborhoodsA taxi company updated its app to include real-time traffic information for drivers

A fashion store started selling accessories made by local artisans to support the communityA library started offering free Wi-Fi to visitors who don’t have internet access at home

A farm started a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program where members receive weekly produce boxesA fire department received a donation of new equipment from a local business

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• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality experience for entertainment
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in Australia and New Zealand
• ·A new study showed that drinking 8 glasses of water a day improves skin hydration and elasticity
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 15% over the past five years thanks to conservation efforts
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions
• ·A university research team studied the impact of climate change on coastal communities
• ·A fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported
• ·A charity taught seniors to use smartphones
• ·A new study showed that regular participation in team sports improves social skills in children
• ·Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·Candle company donates part of sales to wildlife conservation
• ·A government program provided training for workers in high demand fields
• ·City launches bike sharing program with 500 stations across downtown areas
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers