A global tech giant said it will invest $2.8 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 48% by 2030

A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in rural areasA university research team discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest

A bookstore offered a discount on all hardcover books during a weekend saleA city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next yearA clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth

A hospital hired more respiratory therapists to handle an increase in patients with breathing issuesA school started a music program where students learn to play string instruments

A tech company launched a new feature for its video conferencing tool that allows virtual backgrounds

A national park offered guided nature hikes led by volunteer naturalistsPolice department uses body cameras to increase transparency

Dance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performancesResearch indicates that sunlight exposure boosts mood in people with SAD

Camera store offers photography workshops for beginnersWildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured owl and releases it into wild

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• ·A national soccer team won the regional championship after defeating the defending champions 2-1 in the final
• ·The national park service announced plans to build new hiking trails in a popular park
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of 100 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·Government invests 50 million dollars in renewable energy projects statewide
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and easy weeknight meals
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A musician’s new album received 4-star reviews from local music critics
• ·A airline added more legroom to its economy class seats
• ·A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs
• ·The government announced plans to build a new port to increase trade with Asian countries
• ·Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous year
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh herbs to a local soup kitchen to support their meal programs
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 14 million children by 2030
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobs
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for recent graduates