A city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next year

Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate solutionsResearch indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic petsPark rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principlesNewspaper covers story of local farmer who grows organic produce

Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s ringsCross country team sets new school record at state meet

Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary

Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customersA professional tennis player won a major tournament for the third time in their career

Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current modelsThe police department launched a new initiative to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods

A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive languageAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

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• ·Hikers document rare wildflower species in remote mountain region
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·Doctors advised people to get vaccinated ahead of flu season
• ·Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar
• ·A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle schools
• ·Study finds that learning American Sign Language improves cognitive flexibility in kids
• ·A city added 15 new bike racks in downtown areas to encourage eco-friendly transportation
• ·Veterinarians report rise in cases of pet obesity in urban areas
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow faster under certain light conditions
• ·A city installed 15 new crosswalks with pedestrian-activated signals in busy commercial areas
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint
• ·Weather service issues heat advisory for southern regions with temperatures above 100°F
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 14 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·Astronomers discovered a new moon orbiting a gas giant in the outer solar system
• ·A music award ceremony honored the top artists of the year