An energy company announced it would invest $3 billion in solar power projects over the next decade

Scientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil healthTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangementsFire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents

Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservationResearch finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children

Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehicles

Community group organizes cultural festival featuring local food and musicA grocery store added a salad bar and hot food section to compete with other local markets

A school started a recycling program that reduces its waste by 30% each monthA hotel began offering eco-friendly packages that include bike rentals and guided nature hikes

A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 2,000 peopleA construction company finished building a new bridge that reduces travel time between two cities by 20 minutes

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• ·Art museum hosts exhibition featuring works by 20th century painters
• ·A city implemented a new recycling program that accepts plastic film and packaging
• ·Hospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this month
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger
• ·A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication support
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of nuts daily reduces the risk of heart attacks
• ·Local schools will start offering after-school art classes to enhance students' creativity
• ·Scientists find way to extend shelf life of fresh produce by two weeks
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·The transit system announced plans to upgrade its trains with Wi-Fi and charging ports
• ·A smartphone app that helps users manage their finances reached 5 million downloads
• ·A major airline announced free Wi-Fi on all flights starting next year
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 35 countries over the next year
• ·A coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinks
• ·A fashion designer created a line of clothing using recycled ocean plastic to raise environmental awareness