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

(责任编辑：Green Living)

• ·Local farmers reported a 30% increase in fruit production due to optimal weather conditions
• ·A research study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress
• ·A multinational corporation announced it would relocate its headquarters to the city bringing 500 high-paying jobs
• ·A gym offered personal training sessions
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recycling
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from factories increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in nearby residents
• ·Local government organizes clean up event for city parks
• ·A software company released a free version of its app to attract more users
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 88% the previous year
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardens
• ·Local restaurants started offering meal delivery services using electric bikes to reduce emissions
• ·The government announced plans to invest in improving public schools
• ·Automotive company recalls 40,000 pickup trucks over faulty steering components
• ·A city installed more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety at night
• ·The government announced a new program to help students pay for higher education
• ·A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time