Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has exceeded the annual average

A city added more public benches in downtown areas for pedestriansA charity collected 1,500 winter coats to distribute to children in need

A study found that athletes who stretch before workouts have fewer injuriesA sports equipment store sponsored a local Little League teamA local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town news

A bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cakeA construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish

A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling

A farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayridesScientists warned that melting glaciers could lead to a rise in global sea levels by 1 meter by 2100

A local soccer team won the national cup for the first time in 25 years sparking street celebrationsA study showed that drinking black tea can help lower cholesterol levels in adults

The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in the city centerA fashion brand released a new clothing line made entirely from recycled plastic bottles

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• ·An international charity launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 580000 people in drought-affected areas
• ·The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schools
• ·A national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with fish
• ·A local farmers’ market started a subscription service for weekly produce boxes
• ·Research indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·A charity organization provided food aid to communities in need
• ·The government released data showing a 4.5% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·Bakery introduces vegan pastries made with coconut milk and oat flour
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 6.5 tons of trash
• ·A airline added more flights to a popular business destination
• ·Scientists compare environmental impact of organic and conventional farming
• ·Study finds that journaling about positive experiences boosts happiness levels
• ·A popular online retailer expanded its product range to include more green products
• ·A research team studied the impact of social media on teenage mental health
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibition
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping