Book club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservation

Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronicsThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown

A hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday seasonA study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety by 25% in hospital patients

The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilities

A wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acresThe national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissions

A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next yearThe city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hub

Archaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 yearsCar manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles

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• ·Researchers discovered a new species of lizard in a remote desert region of Australia
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all its trains by the end of the year
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller lighter and more powerful than current ones
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A farmers market hosted a holiday market
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book lists
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve math skills in kids
• ·The government increased funding for research into renewable energy sources like wind and solar
• ·Football team hires former national champion coach to lead next season’s roster
• ·A flood in a small town damaged over 150 homes and forced residents to evacuate
• ·Podcast releases new episode featuring interview with industry expert
• ·Researchers found that listening to music while studying helps improve test scores
• ·A charity organized a food drive that collected 10,000 pounds of non-perishable food for local food banks
• ·A study showed that eating more whole grains can reduce the risk of stroke by 18%
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·Theater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian