Researchers discovered that plants grow 15% faster when exposed to soft classical music

Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacationsResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubberCoast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane seasonBook club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activism

Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal citiesGolf tournament raises funds for after school programs in low income neighborhoods

Study shows that owning a dog increases physical activity levels in seniors

Tea shop imports rare white tea from remote regions of ChinaA fashion store launched a "swap and save" program where customers can trade old clothes for discounts on new items

A library added a collection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readersA farm invested in a new irrigation system that reduced water usage by 30% while increasing crop yields

A fire department hosted a community barbeque to raise funds for new emergency response gearA software company released a language learning app that uses gamification to make lessons more engaging

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• ·A sports league held its all star game in a small city for the first time in its history
• ·A local bookstore offered a subscription service for monthly book deliveries
• ·A city added more bike racks in downtown areas
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable mugs
• ·Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for bees
• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substances
• ·A retail store announced it would stay open 24 hours a day during the holiday shopping season
• ·Scientists warned that rising ocean temperatures are causing coral bleaching in tropical reefs
• ·Scientists have discovered a new type of bacteria that can break down plastic waste in record time
• ·A city council voted to approve a new ordinance that bans single-use plastic bags in retail stores
• ·A sports league announced it would introduce a salary cap to ensure fair competition among teams
• ·The city banned smoking in all public outdoor spaces including parks and beaches
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·A city planted 1,000 new trees along major streets to improve air quality and provide shade
• ·A study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors
• ·A city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles in parking lots and streets