A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce energy costs

A pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birdsA restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishes

A school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classesA tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabularyA community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen

A bakery introduced low-sugar cookies with whole-grain flour, popular with parentsA coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countries

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science

A taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app for easier bookingA new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 miles

Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bayThe government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed allergen information

A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the worldLocal farmers reported a 28% increase in corn yields thanks to new drought-resistant seeds

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• ·School newsletter features student art and writing
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A hospital started a smoking cessation program
• ·A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attraction
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste materials
• ·A charity organization distributed warm clothing to homeless individuals during winter
• ·A charity organization provided school supplies to children in need
• ·A famous fashion designer launched a new line of clothing made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·A airline introduced a new premium economy class with extra legroom and better amenities
• ·A school started a gardening club where students grow vegetables to donate to food banks
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens and vegetables
• ·A scientist developed a fast, affordable test for common food allergies
• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about global trade
• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 550000 people in drought-stricken areas
• ·A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to make its products