A global climate change summit concluded with 100 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030

The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school studentsA winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days

A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hoursLocal authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 bedsThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themes

A fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwideResearchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workers

The mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four years

A hotel chain started using eco-friendly cleaning products in all its propertiesUniversity offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering

Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery serviceStudy indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children

Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areasMusic label signs rising star after viral performance on social media

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• ·Scientists warned that rising ocean temperatures are causing coral bleaching in tropical reefs
• ·Major supermarket chains announced plans to phase out plastic bags by the end of the year
• ·The city introduced a bike lane network to encourage cycling
• ·The university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to convert waste into energy
• ·A study found that owning a pet improves mental health in seniors
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix bugs in its popular app
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains
• ·A bakery introduced a line of gluten-free and vegan donuts that became a top-selling item
• ·A charity collected toys for hospital kids
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·An airline announced it will add three new international routes next summer
• ·A new park was opened to provide more green space for residents
• ·A famous actor donated his collection of movie scripts to a film school
• ·A charity raised 1 million dollars for children’s education projects
• ·A famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about environmental issues