A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste

A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for two people at $10 eachA study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 23%

The military announced it will host a youth summer camp focused on leadership skillsA winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two daysA tech company allowed employees to choose their own work hours with no core time requirements

Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless veterans with 75 bedsThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on social justice

A fast-food chain added plant-based chicken sandwiches to all its locations nationwide

Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain in office workersInternational space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth

School district provides free laptops to students from low income householdsMajor coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year

Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticityCity officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival

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• ·Scientists used stem cell technology to grow functional organ tissues in a laboratory setting
• ·A research study found that using public transit instead of driving can reduce an individual’s carbon footprint by 60%.
• ·A sports equipment brand launched a line of sustainable products made from recycled plastic bottles
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from a set down in the final
• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a suburban shopping center
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·A city implemented a program to reduce homelessness by providing permanent supportive housing
• ·The local government introduced incentives for businesses to go green
• ·Farmers used drone technology to monitor crop health and optimize irrigation
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·A bakery made custom cakes for weddings and birthdays
• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system reducing energy costs by 40%
• ·Research finds that gardening increases physical activity in adults
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate malaria in five remaining countries
• ·Community organizes beach cleanup that collects 3 tons of plastic waste
• ·The stock market rebounded after a day of volatility caused by economic news