A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences.

A tech startup created an app that helps users track their food waste at homeLocal schools held a science competition where students presented inventions for sustainability

A famous chef opened a new restaurant focusing on traditional dishes from the Mediterranean regionWeather forecasters predicted heavy rainfall and possible flooding for coastal areasA hotel chain announced it will stop using single-use toiletries to reduce plastic waste

The country’s GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter driven by tech and manufacturing sectorsA historical society opened an exhibit featuring vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960s

Researchers found that playing team sports improves teamwork skills in teenagers

A music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanupA wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect natural habitats

A software company offered a free trial of its program to attract new customersA city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant

A charity organized a concert to raise money for a local children’s hospitalA research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people

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• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping centers during the holiday rush
• ·Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were used on the city’s official website
• ·Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service
• ·The postal service announced it will add 150 new delivery trucks to handle holiday volume
• ·A study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners
• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 500,000 people in drought-stricken areas.
• ·The government provided low-interest loans to small businesses recovering from a natural disaster
• ·A national park started a program to remove trash from remote hiking trails
• ·A severe drought in the western states has led to water restrictions for residents and farmers, with no relief expected until winter.
• ·Highway department repaves major road to improve safety
• ·A local café introduced a new matcha latte with homemade honey that quickly became a customer favorite
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure
• ·A severe cyclone hit a coastal town, destroying dozens of homes and leaving many residents without power or clean water.
• ·Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club