The city introduced a new recycling program to reduce waste

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 new study showed that drinking water instead of sugary drinks can reduce the risk of obesity in children by 40%.
• ·Music festival announces lineup including indie bands and Grammy-winning artists
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its tracks to allow trains to travel at higher speeds
• ·Movie theater offers family friendly matinees with reduced ticket prices
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing event with a best selling mystery author
• ·A grocery store started offering meal prep kits with pre-chopped ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester.
• ·Theater shows classic movie with live commentary from film expert
• ·A new report showed renewable energy jobs increased by 25% over two years
• ·A city repaired 10 miles of sidewalks to make downtown more accessible for strollers and wheelchairs
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal properties
• ·The city announced plans to repave 60 miles of roads and fix potholes
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted record crowds to watch top players compete
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle old batteries into new energy storage devices
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases birds of prey back into wild
• ·A soccer club signed a star player for a record $150 million transfer fee