Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezes

Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in rural areasTravel magazine lists top hidden travel destinations for budget travelers

Research finds that board games improve communication skills in familiesShoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and organic cottonCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastline

Book club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservationEngineers design new bridge to withstand extreme weather conditions

Golf tournament raises $20,000 for local food bank

Study shows that pets reduce anxiety in college studentsA soccer team signed an 18-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract

A new light rail system opened connecting the suburbs to downtown in 25 minutesMarine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year

The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $2.00 next yearA music festival raised $2.5 million for local animal shelters through ticket sales

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• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the western part of the country
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that fermented for 48 hours for better flavor
• ·A tech company announced a new software update to improve device security
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 500,000 times in a month
• ·A government program helped homeowners make their homes more energy efficient
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly book swap events for community members
• ·A local farm started selling pumpkins and gourds during the fall for Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate change
• ·A library’s graphic novel section became the most borrowed collection for teens
• ·A tech company launched a new video editing tool that allows users to create professional videos with minimal experience
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in the field of environmental science
• ·The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted top players from 30 different countries
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have 12 named storms