A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers

A charity started a housing program to help homeless individuals find and maintain apartmentsA university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer

A bookstore started a book exchange where customers can swap used books for freeA city council voted to increase funding for public art installations in parks and plazasA fashion brand released a new line of activewear designed for yoga and pilates

A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and injuriesA school started an environmental club that organizes recycling drives and tree plantings

A tech company donated computers to a community center for after school tutoring programs

A national park started a volunteer program to clean up litter from its beaches and trailsScientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful products

Local residents protested against the construction of a new highway through a parkThe national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online

A major airline announced new routes to several European cities starting next monthResearchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil

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• ·Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility bills
• ·A sports equipment store started selling eco friendly sports gear
• ·A city launched a recycling education program to teach residents how to sort waste correctly
• ·Bakery debuts new line of sourdough breads made with heirloom wheat
• ·A farm started a petting zoo to attract families and teach children about farm animals
• ·Research finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adults
• ·Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month
• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about social media trends
• ·A tech startup raised $30 million to develop AI tools for climate research
• ·A construction company built a new fire station in a growing neighborhood
• ·Researchers found that eating breakfast regularly improves academic performance in students
• ·A clothing brand announced it will recycle old t-shirts into new accessories
• ·College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water
• ·A hurricane caused flooding and wind damage to homes and businesses in coastal cities
• ·A new hospital is set to open in the city center next month
• ·A farmers market added a section for local artisans to sell handmade jewelry and crafts