A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars

A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer and more durable than current modelsA pet store started offering "exotic pet supplies" for owners of reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a "vegan menu" with 10 new plant-based dishesA school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE programA tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games

A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local senior centerA bakery introduced a "low-sugar cookie" that was popular with health-conscious customers

A coffee shop hosted a "coffee tasting event" where customers sampled 5 different types of coffee

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in the field of environmental scienceWeather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal towns due to high tides

A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s wastewater treatment systemThe country’s inflation rate remained stable thanks to government economic policies

A charity organization started a program to help homeless people find stable housing and jobsScientists observed that a popular bird species is changing its migration route due to climate change

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