Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless families with 150 beds

The school district announced all students will get free breakfast and lunch starting next yearScientists found that birds are changing their migration patterns due to rising global temperatures

The city council voted to ban single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafesA popular streaming service added 100 new documentaries about environmental issuesResearchers found that regular exercise reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by 40%

The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historic sitesA tech startup developed a device that monitors indoor air quality and alerts users to pollutants

Doctors created a new surgical procedure that shortens recovery time for knee replacements

The local museum hosted a “science day” with hands-on experiments for kids and familiesAmbulance service offers free CPR training to community members

TV show wins best comedy award at national television awardsResearch finds that gardening improves mental health in people with anxiety

Plant store offers tips for caring for succulents and cactiPark officials close trails during nesting season to protect bird populations

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• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 40% in adults.
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·Local apple farmers reported a 30% increase in crop yield thanks to a new pest control method
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·The national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free online
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source all its coffee beans from fair-trade farms by 2025
• ·A tech company released a new virtual reality game set in ancient Rome
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themes
• ·The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas
• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers
• ·A software company released an update to its project management tool with new collaboration features
• ·A construction company began work on a new community center with a gym and after-school space
• ·Researchers studied the impact of noise pollution on sleep quality in urban areas
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticides
• ·A clothing store donated unsold items to a charity that helps homeless people