Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 years

The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city centerA fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection featuring sustainable materials

A hospital opened a new sports medicine clinic to treat athletes of all ages and skill levelsA community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

The government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureToy company releases educational games that teach coding to young children

Park rangers lead guided tours to observe wildlife in their natural habitatPharmacy offers walk in flu shot clinics for busy professionals during lunch hours

Fashion designer showcases new collection inspired by traditional African textilesStudy finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent

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• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 30% over the past two years
• ·A major airline planned to add more flights to tourist destinations
• ·A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown team
• ·A popular pizza chain announced plans to open 40 new locations in midwestern states next year
• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine in the city’s historic district
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for children under 12
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog that can change color to match its surroundings
• ·A city council approved the construction of 400 new affordable housing units in the city
• ·Local hospitals started offering free flu shots to senior citizens and low-income families
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zone
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of homes in the suburbs
• ·A city started a new program to collect and recycle old electronics to reduce e-waste
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century impressionist artist
• ·Local farmers started using drone technology to monitor crop health and optimize irrigation
• ·A taxi company updated its app to let customers split fares and tip drivers digitally
• ·A famous actor donated their personal collection of films to a university library