Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse

A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuriesA study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilitiesThe space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life

Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospitalThe United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities

A cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race

A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow onlineA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skillsThe government increased funding for after-school programs to help working parents

A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts including a mummy maskA local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheat

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• ·A study found that spending 45 minutes outdoors daily can reduce symptoms of depression by 30%
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote water conservation
• ·A local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year
• ·A tech company donated software to local non profit organizations
• ·A city hosted a art fair that featured works from 100 local artists and drew 8,000 visitors
• ·A music festival attracted over 85000 attendees and raised money for local charities
• ·A coffee shop began offering bring your own mug discounts to reduce disposable cup waste
• ·A tech company donated to an education charity
• ·A team of researchers found that regular consumption of a certain fruit may lower the risk of heart disease by 20%.
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping centers during the holiday season
• ·A construction company renovated an old theater
• ·Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A hurricane caused flooding and wind damage to homes and businesses in coastal cities
• ·A airline reduced its carbon footprint by using biofuel for some of its flights
• ·Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy