The government released a report showing a 18% improvement in air quality in urban areas

Electronics store offers back to school discounts on laptops and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into protected forest area

Lifestyle magazine shares tips for creating energy efficient homesScientists compare yields of organic and conventional farming methodsTrack and field athletes win 10 medals at regional championship meet

Study reveals that family dinners improve children’s self esteemFlorist delivers free flower arrangements to hospital patients on Valentine’s Day

Fire department installs smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents for free

Book publisher launches new children’s book series about animal conservationThe university announced a new scholarship program for students studying environmental science

A severe storm caused power outages in several neighborhoods across the stateResearchers found evidence of water on a distant planet that could support life

The city introduced a new bike sharing program to promote eco friendly transportationA famous actor announced their retirement from film after a 40 year career

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• ·A farm started growing a variety of herbs to sell to local restaurants and chefs
• ·City council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurants
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row
• ·A national park offered guided nature hikes led by volunteer naturalists
• ·Radio station adds new program focused on local music and artists
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce energy use during peak hours
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening the survival of shell-forming creatures
• ·The government released data showing a 3.2% increase in household income
• ·The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels
• ·A streaming service added a collection of documentaries about environmental issues
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·A software company updated its privacy policy to give users more control over their data
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent economic downturns
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading featuring 10 local poets, with proceeds going to a literacy charity
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of spinach may lower the risk of heart disease by 23%
• ·A software company provided free technical support to its customers