The school district launched an anti-bullying program that teaches students empathy and respect

Volunteers planted 12000 trees in a deforested area as part of a reforestation projectA famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 45 cities across the globe

Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 86% the previous yearEngineers created a new type of solar panel that is 42% more efficient than current modelsThe government released a report showing a 18% reduction in air pollution in major cities

A grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinnersA study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body

The military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month

A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highwaysA popular coffee chain introduced a new vegan latte made with oat milk

The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a community parkScientists identified a new species of frog in a tropical rainforest in South America

A classic rock band announced a farewell tour after 40 years of performingThe country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this year

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• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste
• ·A community organized a cultural heritage day to celebrate the area’s indigenous history
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessons
• ·A team of doctors published a study on the long-term effects of a common treatment
• ·A small café started using compostable cups and utensils to reduce waste
• ·A celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelter
• ·Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in rural areas
• ·A local bakery won an award for its traditional bread recipes
• ·Study reveals that early childhood education has long term benefits
• ·The government passed a law to protect ancient forests from logging and development
• ·Furniture store introduces line of eco friendly home products
• ·A team of scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills more efficiently
• ·A car accident resulted in minor injuries for the drivers involved
• ·Public library partners with local bookstore to host monthly author events