The city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores

A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchenA bakery introduced low-sugar cookies with whole-grain flour, popular with parents

A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countriesA university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental scienceA taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app for easier booking

A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired dresses for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patrons

A farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids at local schools

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopVolunteers cleaned up 6 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris

A famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief effortsLocal schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this year

Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the airThe government released a report showing a 22% increase in renewable energy jobs

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• ·Astronomers find evidence of liquid water on distant exoplanet
• ·The community organized a fundraiser to buy new equipment for the local fire department
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·Construction begins on new bridge to ease traffic congestion
• ·A sports team signed a new star player from another team
• ·The government introduced new laws to ban the sale of single-use plastics like straws and utensils
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year, expanding its global presence.
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets including one in the habitable zone
• ·Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy products
• ·The World Bank approved a $1 billion loan to help a developing country improve its infrastructure and access to clean water.
• ·The government increased funding for mental health services to provide more support for those in need
• ·The government announced plans to repair and renovate old public schools in rural areas
• ·Researchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation rates