A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 30% over the past two years

A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community useA farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at local markets, using excess fruit to reduce waste

A fire department contained a small wildfire in a rural area before it reached nearby homesA software company partnered with a school district to offer free coding classes for high schoolersA community organized a charity run that raised $12,000 for a local children’s hospital

A grocery store started labeling products with their farm of origin to support local agricultureA photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene

A hotel offered "staycation packages" for local residents, including discounts and free breakfast

A musician released a new single that was played on 15 regional radio stationsA streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library

Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theftThe weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access

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• ·Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities
• ·Camping store expands selection of gear for outdoor adventures
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their carbon footprint to help customers make eco-friendly choices
• ·The city council voted to ban disposable e-cigarettes in public spaces
• ·The local school district announced that all schools will have free breakfast programs
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic pets
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than previous models
• ·A cyclone in the Indian Ocean caused widespread damage to fishing villages and coastal towns
• ·A hotel added a rooftop bar with views of the city skyline
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A bakery started supplying fresh bread to 10 local hotels and restaurants on a daily basis
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to vaccinate 10 million children against measles in Africa
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 33%
• ·Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housing
• ·A tennis player won their 24th Grand Slam title breaking a decades-old record