A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s event

Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major citiesEngineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently

Library expands digital collection with 10000 new e booksFootball league announces changes to playoff format for next seasonResearch indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism

City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicyclesBook publisher releases memoir by famous political figure

Power company invests in solar energy projects to reduce carbon emissions

Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarterScientists developed a new battery that charges electric vehicles in just 15 minutes

The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted drivingA social media platform added a feature to let users schedule posts across multiple accounts

An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energyA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

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• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelter
• ·Scientists developed a new AI algorithm that can generate realistic images from text descriptions in less than a second
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly products
• ·The World Bank approved a $950 million loan to help a developing country build new schools
• ·Teachers are learning to use virtual reality tools to make history lessons more engaging
• ·The police department added more patrol officers in busy areas on weekends
• ·A study revealed that excessive screen time is linked to poor sleep quality in teenagers
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within five months
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries, including muffins and scones, for health-conscious customers
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular productivity app
• ·The World Bank approved a $1.2 billion loan to help a developing country build clean water systems
• ·A tech company donated 100 laptops to a local school district to support remote learning