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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• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A tech company announced it will invest $500 million in research and development to create new AI technologies.
• ·Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depression
• ·A sports team won a regional tournament to qualify for the national championship
• ·A government agency announced new guidelines for workplace safety
• ·The government started a program to help people quit smoking
• ·The country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.8% in October
• ·A community center offered free language classes to help immigrants integrate
• ·The public transit system added 50 new buses to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·A research study showed that eating a diet rich in vegetables can reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairs
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·The government launched a program to help people quit smoking
• ·A startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpacking trips