A fashion brand announced it would stop using animal products in its clothing

A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attractionResearchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adults

A music festival organizer announced that all proceeds from next year’s event will go to wildlife conservationThe city council voted to increase funding for public parks to add more green spaces and playgroundsA major car manufacturer revealed plans to build a new factory dedicated to electric vehicle production

Local police launched a campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of texting while drivingScientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean

A charity organization started a program to provide free tutoring to students from underserved schools

The national ballet company announced its upcoming season will feature a new production of a classic taleA coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas

A wildlife sanctuary released a report on the success of its animal conservation programsA software company provided free technical support to its customers

A city added more trees to urban areas to improve air qualityA charity collected donations of school supplies for children in low income families

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• ·Scientists identified a new enzyme that helps the body break down fat more efficiently
• ·The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendance
• ·Astronomers discovered a new asteroid that orbits the sun every 3.5 years
• ·The government announced plans to invest in renewable energy projects across the country
• ·The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief after a hurricane hit the east coast
• ·Farmers collaborated with local restaurants to supply fresh ingredients
• ·Marine biologists work to protect coral reefs from pollution
• ·Scientists at NASA developed a new spacesuit material that can withstand extreme temperatures on Mars (-153°C to 20°C)
• ·An airline announced discounted tickets for students traveling to attend college or university
• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using ancient grains
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking green tea daily may help lower LDL cholesterol levels in adults
• ·Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishes
• ·A university’s soccer team won the national championship
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations
• ·The government announced grants for small farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices