The government started a program to help farmers adopt sustainable farming methods

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil healthTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents

Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservationA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

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• ·A gym added new classes including hot yoga, kickboxing, and strength training for beginners
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be less severe than average
• ·A bakery received a certificate of excellence for its sustainable business practices
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping and transportation services
• ·A grocery store added self-checkout lanes to reduce wait times for customers
• ·A community organized a cultural exchange day where residents shared food and traditions from their heritage
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all grocery stores and retail shops
• ·The government launched a program to train unemployed youth for jobs in the renewable energy sector
• ·Coffee shop roasts its own beans on site
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A sports league changed its schedule to reduce travel time for teams during the season
• ·The stock market rose 1.8% after a major pharmaceutical company announced a new drug
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day can improve academic performance in high school students
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock