Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this week

A major airline announced plans to replace its older planes with more fuel-efficient modelsThe government introduced new laws to protect endangered bird species from habitat loss

A tech startup launched an app that connects volunteers with local community service projectsResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adultsA famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospital

The city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchersLocal businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy

Weather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain

A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energyDoctors created a new surgical procedure that allows patients to recover from knee surgery faster

The local museum hosted a "night at the museum" event with special tours and activitiesA new study showed that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in grandparents

The national park service announced plans to build new campgrounds in a popular national parkA major snack company recalled a popular product due to possible contamination with allergens

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• ·The university announced a new scholarship program for students studying environmental science
• ·A sports league changed its schedule to reduce travel time for teams during the season
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal peppermint bark that became a top seller during the holiday season
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 8 tons of trash
• ·Researchers studied the effects of air pollution on children’s lung development, finding long-term impacts
• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable for the next quarter
• ·Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year
• ·A study found drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·A new study revealed that excessive social media use is linked to feelings of loneliness in teens
• ·The city hosted a music festival with local bands and food trucks in the central park
• ·A study found that playing board games improves family communication and bonding
• ·Police department launches campaign against distracted driving
• ·A local bakery launched a new line of whole-grain pastries that sold out within three days of release
• ·Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social media
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools highways and disrupting transit