A major retail store announced plans to reduce its carbon footprint

A historic church in the downtown area underwent a year-long restoration to preserve its stained glassMajor electronics retailers announced early Black Friday sales starting in early November

Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infantThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two yearsEnvironmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic waste

A best-selling author announced their next novel will focus on environmental conservation effortsLocal schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester

A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwest

A hurricane warning was issued for eastern coastal areas as a storm approaches from the AtlanticScientists at a university lab found a way to reduce the cost of producing hydrogen fuel by 40%

A major electronics brand released a new wireless headphone model with 48 hours of battery lifeHeavy rainfall in the midwest caused rivers to rise prompting evacuation orders for 200 households

International organizations delivered 10000 tons of food aid to a region facing severe droughtA local high school’s robotics team won second place at an international competition in Tokyo

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• ·A new study showed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults
• ·The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff format
• ·Community group organizes cultural festival featuring local food and music
• ·A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of Africa
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·A study found that watching documentaries can increase knowledge about global issues
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for runners
• ·A wildfire in the forest area was contained by firefighters after several days
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to buy new musical instruments for the school band
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for foodborne illnesses
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global poverty
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homes
• ·Theater shows classic movie with live commentary from film expert
• ·A school district purchased new digital textbooks for all middle and high school students
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures
• ·A team of marine biologists attached tracking devices to sharks to study their migration routes