A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s event

Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major citiesEngineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently

Library expands digital collection with 10000 new e booksFootball league announces changes to playoff format for next seasonResearch indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism

City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicyclesBook publisher releases memoir by famous political figure

Power company invests in solar energy projects to reduce carbon emissions

Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarterScientists developed a new battery that charges electric vehicles in just 15 minutes

The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted drivingA social media platform added a feature to let users schedule posts across multiple accounts

An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energyA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

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• ·A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service
• ·Farmers reported higher crop yields due to favorable weather conditions
• ·The school board voted to increase the number of art and music classes in elementary schools
• ·A new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutes
• ·A city banned plastic bags in retail stores to reduce waste
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat loss
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find jobs and permanent housing
• ·Researchers developed a new type of vaccine that provides longer protection against a common virus
• ·Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness
• ·A software company offered free training workshops for small business owners
• ·A city installed new streetlights that use LED bulbs to reduce energy consumption by 50%
• ·The government allocated $1 billion to upgrade aging water treatment facilities across the country
• ·A research team developed a new vaccine for a common animal disease
• ·Car companies announced a collaboration to develop affordable electric vehicles for families
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·A group of scientists warned that rising sea levels could submerge coastal cities within the next 50 years if carbon emissions are not reduced.