A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioidsA retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charity

A heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hoursA study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs

A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collectionA local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market

Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region

The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppersA major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises

The national economy grew by 3.5% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectationsA local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases

Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 60% more efficient than current modelsA famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 25-year career citing health issues

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• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 28% over the past two years
• ·A coffee roaster partnered with a Colombian farm to source ethically grown beans
• ·Scientists found a new way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music while studying increases test scores
• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless people find stable housing and jobs
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold front approaching the northern region
• ·A museum hosted a lecture series featuring archaeologists discussing recent discoveries in ancient civilizations
• ·A school started a robotics club where students build and program robots
• ·The local zoo welcomed a new baby gorilla born as part of its conservation program
• ·A fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton and water-saving processes
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains
• ·A new fashion brand gained popularity for its sustainable clothing line
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 15 minutes
• ·Study finds that listening to nature sounds reduces stress during work meetings
• ·A local school won a national award for its innovative environmental education program