Local businesses sponsored a community event to raise money for charity

A community garden donated 100 pounds of carrots to a local senior centerA fashion store started offering online shopping with free shipping for orders over $75

A library added a collection of audiobooks in multiple languages to support immigrant familiesA farm started using compost to fertilize its fields instead of chemical fertilizersA taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet to reduce fuel costs and carbon emissions

A restaurant was awarded a "best local cuisine" prize by a regional food magazineA city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersections

A scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities

A small café started using compostable cups and utensils to reduce wasteLocal firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution

Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accidentA popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 25 countries within 24 hours

The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next yearA local school won a national award for its environmental education program

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• ·A research study showed that eating nuts regularly may reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·A fire at a manufacturing plant in the industrial zone forced nearby residents to evacuate
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste
• ·A tropical depression formed in the Pacific prompting storm warnings for coastal communities
• ·A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to over 100 degrees for five consecutive days
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more plant-based meals
• ·Study shows that adding garlic to meals lowers cholesterol levels in adults
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·A local basketball team won the national championship after defeating the defending champions
• ·A study showed that drinking black tea can help lower cholesterol levels in adults
• ·The city introduced a parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phone
• ·The fire department responded to a large blaze at a commercial building downtown
• ·The transportation agency added 15 new bus routes to serve rural communities
• ·A photographer won a national award for a series of photos highlighting the impact of climate change on small towns
• ·A fashion brand released a new line of activewear designed for yoga and pilates
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historical sites