A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet, reducing its carbon footprint by 30%

The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendanceResearchers found that spending time gardening can reduce stress and anxiety

The government launched a program to help farmers adopt more sustainable practicesA tech startup introduced a new app that helps users learn a new language quicklyDoctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children

The local theater hosted a special performance to raise money for charityA new study showed that drinking enough water can improve skin health

The national weather service issued a warning for a possible hurricane in the coming week

Scientists discovered a new species of insect that helps pollinate rare plantsFirefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations

Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s authorResearch shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk

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• ·Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new study
• ·Florist delivers free flower arrangements to hospital patients on Valentine’s Day
• ·A research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·The city council discussed ways to reduce traffic congestion during peak hours
• ·Researchers found that eating fish twice a week improves brain function in young children
• ·Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behavior
• ·A famous actor donated a large sum of money to a children’s charity
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products
• ·The government announced plans to repair old bridges and highways across the state
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students
• ·The military announced joint training exercises with allied forces next month
• ·Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated action game
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation to add more bus routes
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several highways due to heavy snow