Local businesses joined a campaign to use energy-efficient light bulbs in their stores

The school district added a course on climate change to the science curriculumResearchers found that eating dark chocolate improves blood flow to the brain

The government passed a law to limit noise from nightclubs and bars in residential areasA popular social media platform added a new feature to block unwanted messagesDoctors developed a new cream to treat psoriasis that has fewer side effects

The local community organized a parade to celebrate the city's founding anniversaryA new study indicated that regular exercise reduces the risk of developing certain cancers

The city hosted an art auction to raise money for local charities

Scientists discovered a new plant that can be used to make a natural insect repellentResearchers studied climate change’s impact on plants

A bookstore read to kids at daycaresA farm sold fresh flowers at the farmers market

A museum opened a space exploration exhibitA gym offered online fitness classes

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• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·A hotel chain started offering discounts to travelers who choose to stay during off-peak seasons
• ·A national forest service announced it will hire 50 additional rangers to patrol remote areas
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against the flu
• ·A supermarket chain started selling organic produce sourced from local farms
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with educational books
• ·A bookstore hosted a book fair with local authors
• ·A local theater company performed a Shakespeare play in a park for free
• ·The government increased funding for mental health services in rural areas with few providers
• ·A bookstore started a program to donate books to prisons and detention centers
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to support local homeless shelter
• ·The city’s public transport system launched an app that lets users buy tickets online
• ·Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new logging project in a protected forest
• ·An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transportation instead of cars can reduce traffic congestion by 30%
• ·A pet rescue organization started a senior pet adoption campaign to find homes for older dogs and cats