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

Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique colorationAn airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access

Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime preventionGlobal health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnessesLocal farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques

Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real timeInternational space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth

School district provides free laptops to students from low income households

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next yearAn airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year

Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuelThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home

A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned archaeologist about recent discoveries in ancient ruinsA local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week

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• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home
• ·Car dealership offers special financing deals for new and used vehicles
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to reduce single use plastics in all its locations
• ·The national library made a collection of historical newspapers available online for free
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·A city launched a program to help refugees integrate into society with language classes and job training
• ·Researchers found that air pollution can worsen asthma symptoms in children and adults
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 28% over the past decade
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·A new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workouts
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be milder than usual
• ·Engineers completed construction on a new dam to provide more water for agricultural use
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests
• ·A renowned photographer opened an exhibition showcasing images of remote indigenous communities