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 airline revealed plans to add 22 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand
• ·A major airline added new routes to popular holiday destinations
• ·A new mobile game was released, quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 50 countries.
• ·A bank announced it will forgive up to $10000 in student loans for graduates in public service
• ·Local businesses partnered to host a street fair with live music and food stalls to boost community spirit
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight off infections
• ·Researchers found that early childhood education has a long-lasting impact on academic success
• ·A tech startup was named one of the most innovative companies in the country by a leading business magazine
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 20 endangered turtles into their natural habitat
• ·A clothing brand started a take back program where customers can return old clothes for store credit
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at local markets, using excess fruit to reduce waste
• ·A famous actor starred in a new film that premiered at an international movie festival
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public park in the downtown area
• ·A famous actor donated his collection of vintage cars to a transportation museum
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines