A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet, reducing its carbon footprint by 30%

The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendanceResearchers found that spending time gardening can reduce stress and anxiety

The government launched a program to help farmers adopt more sustainable practicesA tech startup introduced a new app that helps users learn a new language quicklyDoctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children

The local theater hosted a special performance to raise money for charityA new study showed that drinking enough water can improve skin health

The national weather service issued a warning for a possible hurricane in the coming week

Scientists discovered a new species of insect that helps pollinate rare plantsFirefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations

Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s authorResearch shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk

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• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect lung development in young children
• ·Marine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans
• ·A city launched a recycling program for plastic items that were previously not recyclable
• ·A bakery donated 10% of its profits to a local food bank during the holiday season
• ·A truck accident on a highway spilled 150 gallons of oil causing a temporary closure
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 500 pounds of trash from a local lake over the weekend
• ·A new report showed that global tourism numbers have returned to pre-pandemic levels this year
• ·A new study showed that excessive use of social media affects teenagers' academic performance
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 14 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·A fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knitters
• ·A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A team of researchers found that regular consumption of a certain fruit may lower the risk of heart disease by 20%.
• ·Pet store offers grooming services for exotic pets like birds and reptiles
• ·The government announced plans to repair over 500 miles of damaged highways this year