Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills

A celebrity chef created a special menu for a charity dinner to raise money for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that using public transportation instead of cars can reduce traffic congestion by 30%

A city started a composting program for residents to turn food waste into fertilizerA severe snowstorm disrupted air travel with hundreds of flights canceled or delayedA study showed that learning a second language can improve brain function in older adults

The government passed a law to protect consumers from unfair lending practices by banksA museum organized a night event with music and art installations to attract younger visitors

A local bakery started delivering fresh bread to customers’ homes early in the morning

Scientists discovered a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby starThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to compost food waste

A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint like a famous artistA local bakery won an award for its apple pie at a national food competition

Engineers completed a new tunnel that connects two cities reducing travel time by 45 minutesThe postal service announced it would hire more workers to handle holiday mail

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• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·Research shows that stretching before exercise prevents muscle strains
• ·A famous singer performed a concert to raise money for a children’s hospital
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national competition
• ·Scientists study effects of different fertilizers on soil health
• ·Scientists found a way to clean up oil spills using a natural substance from seaweed
• ·A new high-speed train service launched cutting travel time between two major cities from 3 to 1 hour
• ·Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and food made from garden produce
• ·The national handball team won the national championship
• ·Furniture store sells eco-friendly sofas made from recycled materials
• ·Art gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities
• ·A farm began selling homemade jams and preserves made from excess fruit to reduce food waste
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase accountability
• ·The United Nations released a report showing a 12% reduction in global poverty over five years