Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%

Art museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collectionLocal bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competition

Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materialsPublic library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphonesFootball team names former player as head coach for upcoming season

Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regionsUniversity offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering

Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service

Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young childrenA tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament

A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseasResearchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness

The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishmentsAn oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery

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• ·Highway department repaves major highway to improve safety and reduce traffic
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic water-sharing agreement after four years of diplomatic talks
• ·Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance
• ·The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major cities
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cars from the 1920s and 1930s
• ·Local police launched a campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of texting while driving
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure boosts mood in people with SAD
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·A severe flood in the river valley destroyed several bridges and roads, cutting off access to three small towns.
• ·A fashion designer created a line of clothing made from recycled ocean plastic to raise awareness about ocean pollution
• ·An airline announced it would add new international routes to popular vacation destinations
• ·A coffee shop started selling fair trade coffee to support farmers in developing countries
• ·A government program provided job training for workers in industries facing labor shortages
• ·Bakery introduces vegan donuts made with coconut milk and fruit sweeteners
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth consecutive year
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new swimming pool in the suburbs