A research team found that air pollution can have a negative impact on children’s lung development and long-term health.

Study shows that using reusable containers reduces household wasteIce cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy products

Sheriff’s department increases patrols in residential neighborhoodsTheater hosts special screening of classic movie with live musicResearch finds that learning to play an instrument improves hand eye coordination

Camping store expands selection of gear for outdoor adventuresMarine biologists work to protect coral reefs from pollution

Newsletter highlights achievements of local students and teachers

Chemists create new cleaning product that is safe for the environmentA bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous fantasy author drawing over 800 fans

Scientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel that is more efficient than gasolineThe transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet

A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for runnersA hospital used telemedicine to provide medical consultations to patients in remote villages

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• ·A software company released an update to its popular app that fixes bugs and adds new features
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 14% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica
• ·A new science museum opened with interactive exhibits on marine biology
• ·A local theater produced a musical that received positive reviews from critics
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating nuts reduces the risk of diabetes
• ·A school district started a green club where students work on projects to reduce the school’s carbon footprint
• ·A fire at a shopping mall was extinguished quickly with no injuries reported to shoppers or staff
• ·Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food prices
• ·The national basketball team won a key qualifier match to advance to the world championship
• ·Study reveals that early childhood education has long term benefits
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency room to handle the growing number of patients
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests can lower blood pressure levels
• ·A tech company released software that helps teachers create online lessons
• ·Farmers in the region reported better harvests of wheat and corn due to improved irrigation