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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• ·Dance company tours small towns with performance inspired by local history
• ·A city installed new recycling bins in 20 public parks to reduce littering
• ·The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppers
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams in the western region
• ·Students won an international award for their science project
• ·A new podcast platform launched featuring exclusive content from award-winning journalists
• ·The city hosted an art fair with works by local artists
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers
• ·Hardware store expands inventory to include more sustainable building materials
• ·Scientists developed a new treatment for eczema that reduces symptoms in 90% of patients
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A team of researchers found a new way to purify water using sunlight that is 50% more efficient than existing methods
• ·Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star
• ·Community center offers free fitness classes for seniors every weekday morning
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of mountain highways due to heavy snowfall
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price