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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• ·Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency response
• ·A city installed new streetlights that use LED bulbs to reduce energy consumption by 50%
• ·A study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books
• ·A musician performed at a charity event that raised $25,000 for a local animal shelter
• ·Sheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season
• ·Study reveals that early childhood education has long term benefits
• ·City officials approved a $390 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·Newspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garage
• ·A fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton
• ·A school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes
• ·The city council announced plans to reduce air pollution levels
• ·A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 15-mile traffic jam during morning rush hour
• ·Golf tournament raises funds for after-school programs
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish French and Chinese
• ·A local community organized a cultural diversity festival with international music dance and food
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying income inequality