The local zoo planned to build a new aviary for its collection of rare birds

A small business started selling handmade candles with natural scents that were featured in a lifestyle blogA school district hired 10 new teachers to reduce class sizes in middle and high schools

A photographer hosted an exhibition of landscape photos taken in national parks across the countryA hotel added a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city that became a popular spot for localsA musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 600 people

A grocery store started offering online ordering and same-day delivery for customersA fire department responded to a small kitchen fire that was put out before it caused major damage

A software company released an update to its popular app that added new features requested by users

A community garden started a composting program to reduce waste and improve soil qualityA professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometown

The government introduced new laws to protect endangered sea turtles from fishing netsA bookstore chain started a book swap program where customers can exchange used books

Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on recordA team of veterinarians provided free health checks for pets at a community center

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• ·Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A tech startup raised $30 million to develop a new type of battery for renewable energy storage
• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change
• ·A large utility company invested $2.5 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states
• ·A popular fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to create a limited-edition collection
• ·A new bridge over the river will reduce traffic congestion
• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent
• ·Farmers reported record yields of wheat due to improved seed technology
• ·Software firm launches project management tool designed for small creative teams
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve water
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of intensive efforts
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in rural areas
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for three local small businesses
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated animals back into their natural habitat
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety