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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• ·A tech startup raised $220 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.2 billion
• ·Art museum acquires rare collection of 1970s street art from international artists
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop where residents learned how to grow and use herbs in cooking
• ·A fire at a shopping mall was extinguished quickly with no injuries reported to shoppers or staff
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·Scientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health
• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America
• ·Radio station adds new program focused on local music and artists
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring high temperatures to the central states
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·The university conducted a survey on student satisfaction with online courses
• ·A major airline announced plans to replace older planes with more fuel-efficient models
• ·A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better academic performance
• ·Music festival announces lineup including indie bands and Grammy-winning artists
• ·Bird watchers spot endangered woodpecker in national forest