A hospital launched a smoking cessation program with free nicotine replacement therapy

A celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelterResearchers calculated that using public transit reduces carbon emissions by 45% per person

A city started a composting program for restaurants to reduce food wasteA snowstorm canceled over 500 flights and closed schools in the northeastA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high credit card feesA museum hosted a night event with live music and art displays

A local bakery started delivering bread to local restaurants

Scientists discovered a new star system with three planetsResearchers created a new type of biodegradable packaging that breaks down in six months

The government passed a law to protect old-growth forests from commercial loggingA restaurant chain announced it would source 100% of its meat from sustainable farms

Volunteers planted over 5000 trees in a national park as part of a reforestation projectThe central bank announced it would maintain current interest rates to support economic stability

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• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to soft music for a few hours a day
• ·A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences.
• ·A study found regular yoga improves flexibility and reduces office workers’ back pain
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher even on cloudy days
• ·Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergies
• ·The national rugby team hired a new coach with experience in international competitions
• ·A new restaurant chain opened its first location in the city offering plant based meals
• ·A popular streaming service added thousands of new movies and TV shows
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports
• ·A popular author announced they will release two books next year one fiction and one non-fiction
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that tracks fitness metrics and monitors heart rate
• ·A software company released a new video conferencing tool that supports up to 1,000 participants
• ·Geologists warn of potential volcanic activity in Pacific island region
• ·Environmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter carbon emission laws
• ·Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering faster than expected in protected areas