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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• ·Renewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year
• ·A study found that reading fiction can enhance empathy and emotional intelligence
• ·Astronomers share new images of Mars taken by rover
• ·Postal service adds extra delivery days during holiday season to handle packages
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries
• ·Local businesses sponsored a youth art contest for children ages 6 to 14
• ·The national postal service announced it would be increasing delivery fees to cover rising operational costs.
• ·The local theater held a charity performance to raise money for the poor
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intake
• ·Local businesses hosted a street festival with live music and craft vendors to attract customers
• ·Fitness center adds new cardio equipment and weight training machines
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest of tomatoes thanks to favorable summer weather
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of mushroom can boost the immune system when eaten regularly
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·The government invested millions of dollars in improving public healthcare facilities