A city council voted to increase funding for public art projects

Scientists found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health by reducing air pollution exposureThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home

A museum hosted a workshop on historical crafts allowing visitors to learn traditional skillsA local bakery won a national award for its signature pastry at a food industry eventEngineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a river

The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rushA celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy meals

Researchers found that using reusable bags instead of plastic bags can reduce plastic pollution by 80%

A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environmentThe government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic

A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiencesA severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring recipes from their restaurant which quickly sold out its first print run

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• ·Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste
• ·Study finds that journaling about positive experiences boosts happiness levels
• ·A fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knitters
• ·Researchers found that drinking a cup of warm milk before bed can improve sleep quality in adults
• ·The national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online
• ·A car dealership reported a 40% increase in sales of electric vehicles compared to last year
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminants
• ·A team of scientists published a study on climate change and sea levels
• ·Researchers found that drinking water regularly boosts energy levels
• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel under a river that reduces commute time by 30 minutes
• ·Animal shelter partners with local vet clinic to provide free spay neuter services
• ·A study found pet time lowers adult stress hormones and improves mood
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging elderly and young children to get vaccinated
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7.5 tons of trash
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a scientist who studies climate change and polar ice