City officials announced a ban on single-use plastics in public parks

A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countriesA university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologies

A small town organized a cleanup event that removed 3 tons of litter from local riversA construction company began work on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in downtown areasA social media platform rolled out a new feature to help users identify and report fake news

A local library started offering free digital literacy classes for senior citizens twice a weekA bakery won first place at a national food expo for its innovative vegan chocolate cake

A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

A national forest service announced it will hire 50 additional rangers to patrol remote areasResearch finds that board games improve social skills in shy children

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plasticCoast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm season

Book club discusses novel about social justice issuesEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal city

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• ·The city started a program to reduce littering in public places
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a report on the success of its animal conservation programs
• ·City officials announced a ban on single-use plastics in public parks
• ·A charity started a job training program for homeless individuals, helping them find employment in local businesses
• ·Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening the survival of shell-forming creatures
• ·A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·The local government banned single - use plastics in public places
• ·A high school football coach was named Coach of the Year after leading the team to an undefeated season
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·Photography exhibit focusing on urban wildlife opens at city gallery
• ·A cultural exchange program allowed students to travel to other countries to learn about different traditions
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs
• ·A national library digitized 10,000 historical documents making them accessible online for free
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s waterfront