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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• ·Doctors found a new treatment for chronic pain without side effects
• ·Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted rates
• ·The government provided financial aid to ranchers affected by drought conditions
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year
• ·A university organized a conference on global health issues
• ·A charity organization built wells to provide clean water in villages
• ·A charity launched a program to teach senior citizens how to use smartphones and video calls
• ·Researchers at a tech institute created a new type of flexible screen that can be folded 100,000 times without damage
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour to promote his new album
• ·A city council approved a plan to build a new bike sharing program
• ·Pet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services
• ·A famous author announced the release of their highly anticipated new novel, which will hit bookstores in December.
• ·A local bakery expanded its business to three new locations after seeing a 30% increase in sales last year
• ·A famous athlete announced retirement from professional sports after 20 years citing health reasons
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations