A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity levels and reduce loneliness

The city council announced plans to improve public parksScientists discovered a new way to produce clean energy

A charity raised funds to build schools in developing countriesThe country’s trade deficit decreased by 8 percent this yearA historical castle was opened to the public after restoration work

Doctors recommended reducing sugar intake to improve healthA film won several awards at an international film festival

The city introduced a new bus route to connect suburban areas

Researchers studied the effects of climate change on wildlifeLifestyle magazine shares tips for reducing household energy costs

Scientists compare effects of organic and conventional farming on soilTrack and field athletes win multiple medals at state meet

Study reveals that family meals lead to healthier eating habits in kidsFlorist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free

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• ·A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposes
• ·A toy company released a line of building sets that teach kids about engineering and physics
• ·The city council voted to ban single use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of landscape photos taken in national parks across the country
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of ice cream for the summer season
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood potluck that brought together 80 residents for a meal
• ·Students from a university won a national science fair with their environmental project
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and spinal cord injuries
• ·The national rugby team won a close match against their biggest rivals
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·A major oil spill off the coast contaminated 50 miles of shoreline killing thousands of fish and seabirds
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 92%
• ·Heavy snowfall in the Rocky Mountains closed several ski resorts and blocked mountain highways
• ·A city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucks
• ·The federal reserve indicated it may lower interest rates slightly to stimulate economic growth
• ·Construction begins on new bridge to ease traffic congestion