Researchers found that walking in forests for 20 minutes a day boosts immune system function

A tornado touched down in a small town destroying 20 homes and a local elementary schoolA study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better

The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animalsA bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish French and ChineseScientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oil

The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow seasonA fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products

A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medication

A community organized a charity walk that raised $20000 for a local children’s hospitalResearch shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients

Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and toolsBird watchers spot rare migratory bird in local wetland preserve

Freelance platform launches new feature to connect writers with publishing clientsGeologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region

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• ·A tech startup launched an app to help users track carbon footprints and make eco-friendly choices
• ·Environmental groups protested against a new industrial project near a protected forest
• ·A small business owner launched an online store selling handmade wooden home decor
• ·An airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe storm
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals
• ·Study finds that listening to jazz music reduces stress during work deadlines
• ·A city repaired a historic building that will now be used as a community center
• ·Newspaper reports on increase in small business startups in the area
• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic home repair and maintenance
• ·A community center started a cooking class for seniors to teach healthy meal preparation
• ·A tech company released a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·Bookstore hosts author talk with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist