The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themes

Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percentFirefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month

Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic wasteOceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystemsBookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novel

Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patientsCar company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge

Volunteer organization helps rebuild homes damaged by recent tornado in small town

Radio station adds new morning show featuring local news and interviewsA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

The government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologiesA bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature

Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different virusesThe railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks

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• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·The postal service announced it will expand Sunday delivery to more cities across the country
• ·A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this season
• ·The police department started a campaign to teach people how to protect themselves from scams
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts
• ·Local schools added mindfulness classes to help students manage stress
• ·Soccer team wins regional title and advances to national playoffs
• ·A school introduced a program to teach students about financial literacy to prepare them for adulthood
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming pool
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking water
• ·A local sports team won the national championship for the first time in its history, sparking celebrations across the city.
• ·A community organization launched a campaign to plant 500 trees in local parks over the next year
• ·A school district updated its technology policy to allow students to use their own devices in class
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness at an earlier stage
• ·Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses create online stores