The city council voted to build new library branches in growing neighborhoods

A startup company launched an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprintA heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to over 100 degrees for five consecutive days

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic made from corn starchThe government passed a law to protect endangered sea turtles from habitat lossA restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations

Volunteers cleaned up over 500 pounds of trash from a local lake over the weekendThe central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable for the next quarter

A renowned artist opened an exhibition featuring 100 new paintings inspired by nature

A hospital successfully performed a kidney transplant between two siblings using new matching technologyThe government launched a new campaign to promote recycling and reduce household waste

A major sports equipment brand announced it will use recycled materials in 80% of its productsA team of archaeologists found ancient coins and tools at a construction site in the city center

A new mobile game tournament attracted over 10000 participants from around the worldLocal businesses partnered with a community college to offer job training programs for students

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