Researchers found that regular consumption of green tea may reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 20%, according to a 10-year study.

A community garden started a composting program that reduces its waste by 40%A coffee shop sourced its beans from a fair-trade farm to support ethical farming practices

A university hosted a conference on climate change that brought together 500 experts from around the worldA taxi company offered discounts to senior citizens and students to increase ridershipA bakery used locally sourced ingredients to create a new line of pastries that highlight regional flavors

A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the appearance of downtownA scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuel

A pet store hosted a training workshop for new dog owners

A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a homeless shelter instead of throwing it awayThe city council voted to reduce taxes for small businesses

A popular online retailer launched a new line of eco-friendly productsScientists discovered a new species of bird in a remote forest

The school district announced plans to hire more teachersResearchers found that drinking herbal tea can help with digestion

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• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·Pet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public libraries to stay open later
• ·A construction company used recycled asphalt to repave a major highway
• ·A new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutes
• ·Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginners
• ·A city implemented a new recycling program that accepts plastic film and packaging
• ·Retail sales increased by 3.2% in the third quarter driven by strong demand for electronics and home goods
• ·Hospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this month
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infant
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $62000
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events
• ·A university’s soccer team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skills
• ·The country’s export of tech products set a new record this year