Middle school students designed a solar-powered backpack that charges mobile devices

A local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%

The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major citiesA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $500000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year

A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizerA snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development

The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel staysA streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library

Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theftThe weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access

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• ·The government launched a campaign to promote eco-tourism in national parks
• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of climate change on wildlife
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve water
• ·The railway service added more trains during rush hour to reduce overcrowding for commuters
• ·A musician went on a tour of small towns to support local music venues
• ·Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers
• ·An airline announced it will add three new international routes next summer
• ·A construction company used recycled materials for a new road project
• ·A library started a teen book club focused on young adult fiction, drawing 20+ members
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can boost immune system function
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·A school started a debate club
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping centers during the holiday rush
• ·A local bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale
• ·Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regions
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people respond to certain medications