Heavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities in mountainous areas

Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highwayPodcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader

Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsThe UN released a report warning that 1 million species are at risk of extinction due to human activities

A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensilsRenewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year recordA team of researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills using biodegradable materials

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• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include lessons on climate change and sustainability
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·A pharmaceutical company received approval to market a new drug for treating type 2 diabetes
• ·Study finds that using essential oils can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect workers from unfair labor practices
• ·Local government plants 2,000 trees in urban parks to combat heat islands
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $12,000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·A city council approved the construction of 320 new affordable housing units in the downtown area
• ·A charity raised $1 million to build schools in Asia
• ·Scientists invented a new type of wind turbine that generates more electricity
• ·Scientists developed a new rapid test for a viral infection that gives results in 15 minutes
• ·A new shopping center opened with a rooftop garden and outdoor dining areas
• ·A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollution spikes
• ·Researchers studied how different diets affect gut health