Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy

A community center organized a sports day for kids with games races and prizesA tech company released a new laptop that is thinner lighter and faster than previous models

A river in the south overflowed its banks causing damage to 50 farms and several roadsA study found that listening to music while exercising can improve performance by 15%The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21

A museum offered free admission to all visitors on national holidaysA local café started serving plant-based milk options like oat almond and soy milk

Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller lighter and more powerful than current ones

The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutesA fast-food chain added plant-based chicken sandwiches to all its locations nationwide

Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain in office workersThe mayor announced a plan to plant 10000 trees in the city over the next three years

A hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its roomsA study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners

(责任编辑：Green Living)

• ·Research indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician with national following
• ·A charity organized a clothing drive to collect winter coats for homeless individuals
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakers
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2035 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·A school district started a summer school program for students who need extra help
• ·A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection made from sustainable materials
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled denim and organic cotton
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition featuring art from around the world
• ·A new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve memory in older adults
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 14 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizations
• ·Archaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert cave
• ·A team of scientists explored a remote region of the Amazon rainforest