A city council voted to increase funding for public art projects

Scientists found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health by reducing air pollution exposureThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home

A museum hosted a workshop on historical crafts allowing visitors to learn traditional skillsA local bakery won a national award for its signature pastry at a food industry eventEngineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a river

The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rushA celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy meals

Researchers found that using reusable bags instead of plastic bags can reduce plastic pollution by 80%

A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environmentThe government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic

A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiencesA severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring recipes from their restaurant which quickly sold out its first print run

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• ·A global tech company said it will invest $3 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030
• ·Retailer launches loyalty program that rewards customers for eco-friendly purchases
• ·A team of researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus.
• ·Newspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garage
• ·Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area
• ·Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happiness
• ·Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality rides
• ·The national space agency shared new images of a distant galaxy captured by its latest telescope
• ·The university hosted an international conference on global health issues
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 15 minutes
• ·A snowstorm led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights across the country
• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood started
• ·A group of students from a local high school won first place in a national science competition for their invention that converts waste into energy.
• ·The postal service announced it will add 100 new delivery trucks to handle package volume
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 590000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system