Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%

Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depressionHardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginners

Coast guard rescues boaters stranded in stormy watersNewspaper profiles local musician who gained national fameBiologists create new pesticide that is safe for bees

Gymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competitionStudy finds that essential oils like peppermint boost energy levels

Coffee shop roasts its own beans on site

Elementary school takes students on field trip to local farmA restaurant added an all-day breakfast menu, increasing morning sales by 30%

A school’s theater program put on a production of "The Wizard of Oz" that sold out 5 showsA tech company released a finance app that helps users track expenses and savings

A community garden donated 120 pounds of peas to a local food bankA bakery introduced gluten-free bread that tastes like traditional wheat bread

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• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months
• ·A city added 50 new public benches in downtown parks and along busy sidewalks
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 30 endangered tortoises into a protected natural habitat
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 30% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes outdoors daily can improve mood and reduce anxiety
• ·Major clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed thousands of dollars worth of goods
• ·Local community groups organized a cleanup effort to remove plastic waste from the city’s main river
• ·A pet rescue organization started a pet food bank for low-income pet owners
• ·A space agency successfully launched a satellite designed to monitor climate change
• ·The national park service planned to improve visitor facilities in the park
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours for a deeper flavor
• ·A popular online retailer offered free gift wrapping during the holiday season