A fire department conducted a fire safety workshop at a local elementary school

A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friendsA fashion designer created a line of clothing using recycled ocean plastic to raise environmental awareness

A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community useA farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local marketsA fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it within hours

A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for studentsA community organized a charity run that raised $15,000 for a local children’s hospital

A grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers

A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food sceneA airline offered discounted tickets for families traveling during school breaks

A charity organized a food drive to collect donations for homeless sheltersA university research team discovered a new species of plant in a remote forest

A local bookstore expanded its collection of children’s booksA city council voted to increase funding for public transportation

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• ·Scientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health
• ·A university offered online courses in business and marketing for working professionals
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter season
• ·A team of scientists created the first 3D-printed organ (a liver) that can function in a lab environment for up to a month
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 55% more efficient than current models
• ·A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 400 bags of trash from local streets
• ·Scientists found evidence that climate change is affecting the migration patterns of birds
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·Major grocery chains announced plans to cut plastic packaging by 30 percent next year
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 47% in adults
• ·Research indicates that 7-8 hours of sleep improves decision-making skills
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels
• ·Scientists found that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of attention deficit disorder