A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste

A study found that daily walking can reduce the risk of stroke in older adultsThe space agency successfully landed a probe on a comet to collect samples

A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farmsThe city council approved a project to build a new community center in the suburbsArchaeologists found evidence of an ancient civilization in a cave system

Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving technologyA drought led to water conservation measures in cities across the western states

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell biology

A community organization offered free job training programs for unemployed residentsA pet rescue organization started a "pet food bank" for low-income pet owners

A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinksA school district started a mentorship program for new teachers

A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local fitness classesA community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween

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• ·Retailer launches loyalty program that rewards customers for eco-friendly purchases
• ·The national parliament debated a new bill to increase funding for mental health services
• ·Movie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming film
• ·Scientists discovered a new deep-ocean marine species using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·A major oil company announced it would be investing $10 billion in renewable energy projects over the next five years.
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets
• ·A photographer published a calendar featuring photos of local landmarks to raise money for charity
• ·A tech startup was named one of the most innovative companies in the country by a leading business magazine
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A high school drama club performed a play that sold out all five of its shows
• ·A local business association organized a networking event for small business owners
• ·A clothing store started selling its products online through a new website
• ·Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and tools
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the west
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·A new hospital wing dedicated to children’s care opened this week