Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent

A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage online paymentsThe government provided grants to farmers who implement water-saving irrigation systems

A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring rare penguins from the Antarctic PeninsulaResearchers studied the impact of screen time on eye health in young childrenLocal police solved a series of burglaries using security camera footage from local businesses

A popular coffee chain introduced a new cold brew made with locally sourced beansThe city council approved plans to build a new skate park and outdoor gym in a suburban park

Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica

A Grammy-winning musician announced a world tour to promote their new albumA community group organized a fundraiser that collected $8000 to repair a local playground

A tech company announced plans to open a new office in the city creating 120 new jobsA small café started offering free Wi-Fi to customers who spend over $5 on food or drinks

A university research team found that eating one serving of berries daily can boost immune functionA city added 15 new bike racks in downtown areas to encourage eco-friendly transportation

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• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic straws entirely by the end of the year, replacing them with paper alternatives.
• ·The government started a program to help farmers switch to drip irrigation systems
• ·The mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four years
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·A government agency updated its website to include more resources for small business owners
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines
• ·The city’s public library added more e-books for users to borrow online
• ·A software company released a photo-editing app with filters designed for social media
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 94%
• ·A national forest opened a new campground with facilities for RVs and tent camping
• ·Public library launches digital archive of local newspaper articles from the 1900s
• ·The national opera company announced a new production of a classic opera
• ·A sports equipment store donated 100 sets of gear to a youth sports program
• ·A photographer won a contest for their photo of a rare bird spotted in a local nature reserve
• ·A smartphone company released a new model with a foldable screen and improved camera