Students from a university won a national science fair with their environmental project

A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratiosA national park reported an increase in the number of endangered species spotted this year

A clothing store started offering free alterations for customers who buy clothes in storeA city launched a campaign to reduce litter in public areasA research team discovered a new species of marine life in the ocean

A bookstore started a program to donate books to prisons and detention centersA farm began using organic farming methods to grow its crops

A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults

A gym offered family memberships at a discounted rate to encourage family fitnessThe government invested $500 million in building new solar power plants in desert regions

A toy company released a new line of building sets designed to teach kids about engineeringA community held a cultural festival featuring traditional dances music and food from different countries

Researchers found that air pollution can worsen asthma symptoms in children and adultsThe transportation ministry added more security personnel to public transit stations to improve safety

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• ·Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·Real estate prices in major cities increased by 7% this year raising concerns about a potential housing bubble
• ·A study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·The city council voted to add more bus routes to connect suburban areas to downtown
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration
• ·A charity organization built temporary shelters for families displaced by a wildfire
• ·A community center offered free language classes for refugee families
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell regeneration
• ·Shoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and organic cotton
• ·A new public hiking trail opened connecting three state parks spanning 18 miles
• ·Research indicates that spending time with friends improves overall well being
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple flu strains
• ·Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade clothing items created by local designers