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 bakery started making custom cakes for weddings and special events
• ·Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs
• ·A construction project to repair old roads began in the downtown area
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·Research shows that stretching before exercise prevents injuries
• ·Movie theater shows family friendly classic films during summer break
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·Researchers studied social media’s impact on relationships
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all stores by the end of 2024
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Volunteers helped clean up a local river that had been polluted by industrial waste
• ·A fashion store started offering personal styling services to help customers find the perfect outfits
• ·A research study found that spending time gardening can lower blood pressure in adults
• ·The government announced a new $520 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic shifts
• ·International organizations are sending medical teams to regions hit by a recent earthquake