A city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next year

Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate solutionsResearch indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic petsPark rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principlesNewspaper covers story of local farmer who grows organic produce

Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s ringsCross country team sets new school record at state meet

Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary

Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customersA professional tennis player won a major tournament for the third time in their career

Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current modelsThe police department launched a new initiative to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods

A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive languageAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

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• ·A fashion boutique started offering personal styling services for customers who need outfit advice
• ·A Grammy-winning musician announced a world tour to promote their new album
• ·A community organized a cultural heritage day to celebrate the area’s history
• ·A national park started a program to protect native plant species
• ·Real estate prices in major cities increased by 7% this year raising concerns about a potential housing bubble
• ·Major hotel chain commits to eliminating single use plastics in all locations by 2026
• ·A team of scientists explored a remote region of the Amazon rainforest
• ·Animal rescue group transports injured wildlife to rehabilitation center
• ·A famous actor announced they will retire from acting after their upcoming film, which is set to be released next year.
• ·Furniture store uses bamboo to make eco friendly bedroom sets
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency department to handle increased patient numbers
• ·A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease
• ·The stock market experienced a minor dip after news of trade policy changes
• ·Farmers in the region started growing a new type of drought resistant crop
• ·Pet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of carrots to a local senior center