The government announced tax incentives for businesses that invest in renewable energy

The city introduced a new recycling program to reduce wasteA major retailer announced discounts for the upcoming holiday season

The country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last yearA team of scientists completed a study on ocean pollutionLocal police solved a series of thefts in the downtown area

A new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprintThe government announced plans to improve road safety measures

A popular actor starred in a new television series that premiered yesterday

Students attended a workshop on environmental conservationFashion designer showcases new collection inspired by traditional African textiles

Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percentFirefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month

Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic wasteOceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems

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• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area
• ·Local police partnered with schools to teach internet safety to children
• ·A university’s football team won a bowl game for the first time in 15 years
• ·A charity organization distributed 5,000 blankets to homeless shelters ahead of winter
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 800 flights and closed public transit
• ·A coffee roaster partnered with a local farm to source organic coffee beans for their products
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for patrons who can’t visit in person
• ·Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementia
• ·Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families as part of a community service project
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can boost metabolism in adults
• ·A famous athlete announced their return to competition after a long injury recovery
• ·A community center offered free job training for people looking to switch to green energy careers
• ·A museum offered free admission to all visitors on national holidays
• ·The government passed a law that requires companies to clearly label all ingredients in products
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries