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 school added a robotics lab where students can build and program their own robots
• ·Highway department begins road improvement project on major route
• ·A tech company donated computers to schools in poor areas
• ·A local farm offered tours to teach people about how food is grown
• ·A hotel started offering eco-stays with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentals
• ·The national economy grew by 3.4% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·Community group organizes cultural festival featuring local food and music
• ·The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rush
• ·A historic bookstore in the downtown area was renovated to preserve its 19th-century architecture
• ·A bakery introduced a low-sugar cookie that was popular with health-conscious customers
• ·The military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month
• ·A software company updated its program to work with new operating systems
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging elderly and young groups to get vaccinated
• ·A swimmer set a new national record in the 200-meter freestyle event at the national championships
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to research artificial intelligence
• ·A renowned artist opened an exhibition featuring 40 new abstract paintings at a city art gallery