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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• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobs
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate change
• ·Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focus
• ·Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activism
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries
• ·A software developer created a new tool that helps small businesses manage their social media accounts
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·Fire department installs new smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents
• ·Study shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 50% more energy than current models
• ·Movie theater shows family friendly classic films during summer break
• ·A coffee shop hosted a book reading with a local author, drawing 70 attendees
• ·College students invented a device that turns food waste into fertilizer for home gardens
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that is waterproof and breathable
• ·Researchers found that family meals improve communication
• ·Farmers used weather forecasting tools to plan their farming activities