Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year

A city council approved the construction of 300 new affordable housing unitsScientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 10 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer 20% off all products during its annual saleA severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming communityA study revealed that students who read for pleasure have higher vocabulary skills

The government passed regulations to prevent companies from using false advertisingA museum hosted a special event to celebrate the birthday of a famous artist

A coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinks

A space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar systemA local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where people can buy shares of the harvest

Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in low-light conditionsThe postal service introduced a new tracking system for packages that provides real-time updates

A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and healthy mealsResearchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves 14000 kilowatt-hours of energy

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• ·A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 86% the previous year
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric SUV with range of 400 miles on single charge
• ·A large hotel chain opened a new resort in a coastal town
• ·An international charity launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 600000 people in drought-affected areas
• ·Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster relief
• ·Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new study
• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change patterns
• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce distracted driving
• ·A taxi company offered discounts to senior citizens and students to increase ridership
• ·Volunteers helped clean up a local river that had been polluted by industrial waste
• ·A local bookstore hosted a children’s storytime event that drew over 80 kids and their parents
• ·The city council voted to ban single use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·The national space agency launched a new satellite to study atmospheric changes
• ·A popular coffee chain launched a new series of drinks made with local ingredients
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers