Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels

Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s authorResearch shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk

Car manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving featuresVolunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snapRadio station launches podcast about local history and folklore

Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefsSwimming team breaks state record in 200-meter freestyle relay

Study reveals that family camping trips increase children’s appreciation for nature

Florist creates custom flower arrangements for wedding seasonLocal schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern statesA tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warnings

The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnessesA professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new team

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• ·Research indicates that gratitude practices improve overall well-being
• ·A tech company released a new version of its software that fixes bugs and improves performance
• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairs
• ·City officials approved a plan to plant 5000 new trees in urban parks
• ·A local bakery won first prize at a national baking competition for its chocolate cake
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next year
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·A national park recorded a 20% increase in visitor numbers compared to the same month last year
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef
• ·A school district started a green club where students work on projects to reduce the school’s carbon footprint
• ·The university offered online courses to students from other countries
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibits
• ·Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a horse race due to muddy track conditions
• ·A farm started using compost to fertilize its fields instead of chemical fertilizers