A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve all customers

Engineers 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 cities

A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $600000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per yearA city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government officesA 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 stays

A museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitorsThe police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime

A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publicationAn energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy

A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposesA study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t

(责任编辑：Plant Guides)

• ·Scientists created a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria
• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology
• ·The school board voted to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more extracurricular activities
• ·Researchers created a new type of biodegradable packaging that breaks down in six months
• ·A museum displayed a collection of ancient artifacts from a recent archaeological dig
• ·Research shows that art therapy reduces PTSD symptoms in military veterans
• ·A local bookstore hosted a book signing event for a celebrity author
• ·Study reveals that nuts reduce heart disease risk
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recycling
• ·Theater shows classic film with live commentary from film studies professor
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of ant in the rainforests of Brazil
• ·A sports league added a new team from a small city
• ·Firefighters rescued a cat from a burning building in the downtown area
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament
• ·A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.