The government started a program to help farmers adopt sustainable farming methods

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil healthTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents

Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservationA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

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• ·Researchers discovered that a certain type of seaweed can be used to make biodegradable packaging
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 15 new domestic routes by the end of the year
• ·Heavy snowfall in the Rocky Mountains closed several ski resorts and blocked mountain highways
• ·A study showed that drinking one cup of black tea daily can improve blood circulation
• ·A university research team developed a new type of battery that charges faster
• ·Study reveals that reusable containers save households money
• ·Local school district adds mental health counselors to all middle and high schools
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea trench off the coast of Japan
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for midwestern states
• ·Gardening center hosts classes on organic pest control for home gardens
• ·Weather experts warned of severe thunderstorms expected to hit the eastern region
• ·A research study found that owning a pet can reduce symptoms of depression in adults
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing city
• ·A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia
• ·The national soccer team won a crucial match to qualify for the World Cup