A city started planting trees along streets to provide shade and reduce air pollution

Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruitsAnimal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats

Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant starRunning club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniorsCandle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezes

Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency response

Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated action gameCommunity organizes cleanup event that removes 5 tons of trash from local river

Clothing brand creates line of clothing using recycled plastic bottles from oceansArchaeologists uncover ancient trading post dating back to 500 BCE

Dietitian recommends adding quinoa to diets for plant-based proteinBus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown

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• ·The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methods
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a sustainable textile company to create eco-friendly jeans
• ·A new study revealed that spending time with family pets lowers stress hormones in adults
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how the body processes carbohydrates
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 47% in adults
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired players
• ·A study published in a leading health journal found that spending 30 minutes in green spaces daily lowers stress hormones
• ·A city installed new public restrooms downtown to improve amenities for visitors
• ·Researchers found that spending time with family improves overall happiness
• ·Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated action game
• ·A new study revealed that practicing yoga can improve flexibility and reduce back pain
• ·A national park offered camping permits online for the first time
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 1-2 days
• ·Local residents voted for a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and tech
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel.