Candle company donates part of sales to wildlife conservation

A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibitionA hotel started offering "early check-in" for guests who arrive before the standard check-in time

A musician recorded a song with a local choir that was played on a regional radio stationA construction company won a contract to build a new hospital wing for pediatric careA study found that eating nuts regularly can reduce the risk of heart disease

A small business owner started a podcast about small business ownership that gained 5,000 listenersA city launched a "recycling education program" to teach residents how to sort waste correctly

A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs

A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friendsSchool district provides free laptops to students from low income households

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next yearResearch team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity

City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festivalSports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries

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• ·A flood destroyed several roads and bridges in a rural area
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to convert waste into energy
• ·A charity organized a food drive that collected 5,000 pounds of food for local food banks
• ·A university started a new program focused on renewable energy research
• ·A soccer player scored a hat-trick (three goals) in a 4-1 victory over their rivals
• ·A clothing store launched an online website
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety
• ·A new wildlife sanctuary opened to protect endangered wolves in the northern mountains
• ·A popular online retailer expanded its product range to include more green products
• ·Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percent
• ·A city launched a recycling program for plastic film and bags, which were previously not accepted
• ·A wildlife group cleaned up a local river
• ·Scientists developed a new type of pesticide that only targets harmful insects
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week can improve mental well-being in older adults
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked two major highways stranding hundreds of drivers