A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce energy costs

A pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birdsA restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishes

A school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classesA tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabularyA community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen

A bakery introduced low-sugar cookies with whole-grain flour, popular with parentsA coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countries

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science

A taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app for easier bookingA new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 miles

Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bayThe government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed allergen information

A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the worldLocal farmers reported a 28% increase in corn yields thanks to new drought-resistant seeds

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• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·A music festival attracted over 85000 attendees and raised money for local charities
• ·A bakery introduced a new line of artisanal breads made with ancient grains
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by the region’s history, topping local music charts
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast
• ·A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours to 10 PM during the holiday shopping season
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults
• ·A city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucks
• ·Researchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·A university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer
• ·A construction company used sustainable building materials for a new office complex
• ·A fire department purchased new equipment to improve its ability to respond to emergencies
• ·A local farm started selling subscription boxes of fresh produce delivered weekly to customers’ homes
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new coral reef in a remote ocean area
• ·A new museum dedicated to modern art opened in the city center yesterday, featuring works from artists around the world.
• ·A small business owner launched an online store selling handmade wooden home decor