Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skillsResearchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year

A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinatorsA tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 15 peopleA study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects

The government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windowsA bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers

Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter

The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by floodingA local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach

A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stallsA study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences

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• ·A wildlife conservation group released 30 endangered tortoises into a protected natural habitat
• ·Scientists cloned a rare species of coral to help restore damaged coral reefs
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home
• ·A cultural organization launched a campaign to preserve endangered traditional languages
• ·Power company offers rebates to customers who install solar panels
• ·Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that works efficiently even on cloudy days
• ·The city introduced a parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phone
• ·Volunteers planted 12000 trees in a deforested area as part of a reforestation project
• ·A tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warnings
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening coral reefs and marine life
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·A community center organized a sports day for kids with games races and prizes
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 27% over the past two years
• ·The government passed a law that requires food labels to list added sugars clearly
• ·A severe drought led to water restrictions in several communities across the region